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Kejagung on Febrie Adriansyah Not Wearing Detainee Vest: Hasty Transfer
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Kejagung on Febrie Adriansyah Not Wearing Detainee Vest: Hasty Transfer

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Indonesian Attorney General's Office explains former Deputy Prosecutor General for Special Crimes Febrie Adriansyah did not wear a detainee vest due to haste and the late hour.
  • Adriansyah was detained at the Corruption Eradication Commission's detention center for 20 days, a decision made to ensure his safety and accountability due to his past handling of major cases.
  • The Attorney General's Office is cooperating with the KPK in handling the case, with the detention location chosen for Adriansyah's perceived comfort and protection.

Former Deputy Prosecutor General for Special Crimes Febrie Adriansyah was taken into custody without the customary pink detainee vest, a detail that prompted questions. Officials from the Attorney General's Office (Kejagung) attributed the omission to the late hour and the hurried nature of his transfer.

Yes, regarding the vest, I apologize, but it was because of the haste and it was already late at night.

— Rudi Margono, Junior Attorney General for SupervisionRudi Margono explains why Febrie Adriansyah was not wearing a detainee vest during his transfer.

Febrie Adriansyah emerged from the Bundar Building at the Kejagung complex around 11:05 PM, escorted by investigators and accompanied by his legal team. He was dressed in a long-sleeved batik shirt and was not handcuffed. The decision to place him in the detention center of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) for the next 20 days was explained as a measure to protect him.

Yes, regarding the vest, I apologize, but it was because of the haste and it was already late at night.

— Rudi Margono, Junior Attorney General for SupervisionRudi Margono explains why Febrie Adriansyah was not wearing a detainee vest during his transfer.

According to the Junior Attorney General for Supervision, Rudi Margono, the placement at the KPK's facility was due to Adriansyah's significant past involvement in handling major cases. Margono stated that this decision was made to ensure accountability, transparency, and Adriansyah's personal safety during the proceedings. He added that this arrangement also reflects synergy between the Attorney General's Office and the KPK in managing the case.

Therefore, to guarantee the process going forward and for the individual concerned, we apologize, perhaps it is more comfortable because the individual has handled many big cases, as we know.

— Rudi Margono, Junior Attorney General for SupervisionRudi Margono explains the rationale for placing Febrie Adriansyah in the KPK detention center.

"Therefore, to guarantee the process going forward and for the individual concerned, we apologize, perhaps it is more comfortable because the individual has handled many big cases, as we know," Margono said. He further elaborated that this consideration was logical and justified for the situation.

That is one of the considerations why he is there. And that makes a lot of sense.

— Rudi Margono, Junior Attorney General for SupervisionRudi Margono justifies the decision to detain Febrie Adriansyah at the KPK facility.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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