Jampidsus Resigns, DPR Urges Unwavering Law Enforcement
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Indonesia's Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes, Febrie Adriansyah, has resigned amid allegations of corruption.
- The resignation comes as law enforcement investigates potential corruption cases involving PT Asabri, PT Krakatau Steel, and coal supply issues.
- Despite the resignation, authorities assure that the investigation and legal processes will continue unimpeded.
Indonesia's fight against corruption faces a significant development with the resignation of Febrie Adriansyah, the Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus). His departure follows allegations that have drawn him into the orbit of ongoing investigations into major corruption cases, including those involving state-owned enterprises PT Asabri and PT Krakatau Steel, as well as a coal supply scandal that led to power outages.
This resignation must not weaken or stop the ongoing law enforcement efforts.
Habiburokhman, Chairman of Commission III of the House of Representatives (DPR), emphasized that Adriansyah's resignation should not halt the progress of these critical investigations. He stated, "This resignation must not weaken or stop the ongoing law enforcement efforts." The commission plans to form a supervisory team to ensure the cases are thoroughly investigated.
We in Commission III will continue to ensure that the supervisory function runs optimally.
Adriansyah himself has denied any involvement in the alleged corruption. However, police investigations have reportedly included searches of his residence in Sentul, Bogor, where a significant amount of gold bars and cash were allegedly found. A cafe in South Jakarta, frequented by Adriansyah, was also searched, with police reportedly seizing a substantial sum of money.
Therefore, there must be no confrontation or sectoral ego conflict between institutions.
Despite the controversy surrounding Adriansyah's resignation, the Attorney General's Office has assured the public that its functions and the handling of cases within the Special Crimes division will proceed normally. The emphasis remains on maintaining the integrity of the legal process and ensuring that the pursuit of justice continues without obstruction, aligning with President Prabowo Subianto's anti-corruption agenda.
The Attorney General's Office ensures that all tasks and functions and the handling of cases within the Special Crimes division can proceed normally.
Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.