KPK Chairman: Too Early to Take Over Former Deputy Attorney General's Case

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) chairman, Setyo Budiyanto, believes it is premature for the agency to take over the corruption and money laundering case involving former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes Febrie Adriansyah.

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I think it is too early, yes, it is still in process at the Attorney General's Office.

Budiyanto explained that the investigation is still in its early stages at the Attorney General's Office, with ongoing work on evidence and documents. He stated that the KPK is allowing the legal process to proceed and will await further developments. "The process is still early. Much coordination needs to be done, including deepening evidence and documents. So, let the process proceed first," Budiyanto said.

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The process is still early. Much coordination needs to be done, including deepening evidence and documents. So, let the process proceed first.

This stance comes after a law professor suggested the KPK should take over the case. The KPK has been asked to supervise the ongoing investigation, a request that will be formally discussed according to the agency's standard operating procedures. Budiyanto confirmed that a verbal request for supervision has been received, and a written request will be reviewed by the KPK leadership to determine the next steps.

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Please do, because the KPK does have the authority. However, we have conveyed that this case is directly supervised by the KPK.