Indonesian police secure corruption evidence amid alleged TNI interference

Indonesian police have assured that evidence related to three alleged corruption cases is secure, following searches across 12 locations in recent days. The assurance comes amid reports of an alleged attempt by the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) to seize the evidence, a claim that has been denied by the TNI.

Kombes Budi Hermanto, Head of Public Relations for the Jakarta Metropolitan Police, stated that the police are confident no party is attempting to seize the evidence. He emphasized that combating corruption is a presidential priority and expressed belief that all state institutions will support the police's efforts. "We guarantee that all parties will synergize and collaborate to resolve these corruption cases," Hermanto said on Friday, July 10, 2026.

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We guarantee that all parties will synergize and collaborate to resolve these corruption cases.

The alleged attempt to seize evidence surfaced after dozens of TNI members reportedly visited the Jakarta Metropolitan Police Headquarters early on Thursday, July 9, 2026. This occurred shortly after police searched a cafe and a luxury home connected to the three corruption cases on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Eyewitnesses reported seeing dozens of TNI members at the police complex around 3:40 AM. TNI vehicles were also observed in the vicinity of the Special Criminal Investigation Directorate.

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I have checked, and the information is not true.

Brigadier General Wahyo Yuniartato, Director C of the TNI's Strategic Intelligence Agency (Bais), who previously served as an aide to President Prabowo Subianto in 2024, was reportedly leading the group of TNI soldiers. Brigadier General Anggiat Napitupulu from the Forest Area Regulation Task Force was also said to be present with ten armed soldiers and five prosecutors.

However, Brigadier General Muhammad Nas, Head of the TNI Information Center, denied the reports of a "raid" or any interference by the TNI in the ongoing legal process. "I have checked, and the information is not true," Nas stated, adding, "The TNI respects the legal process and does not interfere with the applicable mechanisms."

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The TNI respects the legal process and does not interfere with the applicable mechanisms.