Indonesian President Receives Proposal for New Special Crimes Prosecutor

President Prabowo Subianto has been formally notified of a proposal to appoint Kuntadi as the new Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes. The letter, sent by Attorney General Sanitiar Burhanuddin, suggests Kuntadi, who currently leads the Asset Recovery Agency, for the pivotal role. This move comes after the dismissal of the previous incumbent, Febrie Adriansyah, who was removed from his position due to alleged involvement in a corruption scandal.

Minister Secretary of State Prasetyo Hadi confirmed the receipt of the letter, stating that the President is aware of the proposal. The Attorney General's letter also includes recommendations for other high-ranking positions within the Attorney General's Office, including a deputy attorney general. However, Prasetyo noted that he did not have the full list of names memorized.

The government has pledged to expedite the review process for these nominations. Prasetyo indicated that the proposal would be processed by a final assessment team, a mechanism required before a presidential decree can be issued. He anticipates that the assessment and decision-making process could be completed within the current week, with the results to be announced to the media and the public.