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Indonesian Police Seize 74kg Gold, Rp 540 Billion in Corruption Probe

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesian police seized 74 kilograms of gold bars and approximately Rp 540 billion in cash and foreign currency during searches related to corruption cases.
  • The searches, conducted at 12 locations, are part of investigations into alleged corruption in coal supply, money laundering, and bribery involving PT Asabri.
  • Authorities also confiscated foreign currencies and are considering further searches as the investigation develops.

Indonesian police have seized a significant haul of gold and cash as part of a sweeping investigation into corruption and money laundering. The operation, which involved searches at 12 locations, yielded 74 kilograms of gold bars and approximately Rp 540 billion (around $33 million USD) in various currencies.

The seizures are linked to multiple high-profile cases, including alleged corruption in coal supply that led to a blackout in Sumatra, bribery related to PT Asabri, and the case of PT Krakatau Steel. Investigators discovered the gold bars in a locked safe within a house in Sentul, Bogor, alongside substantial amounts of foreign currency.

Authorities stated that the investigation is ongoing, and further searches may be conducted. The operation highlights the scale of alleged financial crimes being investigated by the Korps Pemberantasan Tindak Pidana Korupsi (Kortastipidkor) Polri and Polda Metro Jaya.

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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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