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KPK Denies Febrie Adriansyah's Criminalization Claims

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) stated that the investigation into former Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes Febrie Adriansyah is being conducted professionally by the Attorney General's Office (Kejagung).
  • This statement comes in response to Febrie's claim of being criminalized.
  • The KPK affirmed its close coordination with the investigation process since the case began at the regional police level through its handover to the Attorney General's Office.

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has assured that the investigation into former Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes Febrie Adriansyah is proceeding professionally. Febrie is facing allegations of corruption and money laundering.

KPK Deputy for Coordination and Supervision, Ely Kusumastuti, addressed Febrie's assertion that he is being criminalized. "I don't think so, the investigators will surely be professional in carrying out their duties," Ely stated. She emphasized that the KPK has maintained intensive coordination since the case was initially handled by the Jakarta Metropolitan Police and subsequently transferred to the Attorney General's Office.

I don't think so, the investigators will surely be professional in carrying out their duties.

โ€” Ely KusumastutiKPK Deputy for Coordination and Supervision, responding to Febrie Adriansyah's claim of criminalization.

Ely stressed that the handling of Febrie's case is under scrutiny not only from the KPK's Coordination and Supervision Deputy but also from the KPK's Task Force (Kortas) and the Attorney Commission. "We don't see any irregularities because we are also there to coordinate," Ely added, refuting claims that the case handling is unreasonable.

The KPK's involvement and continuous monitoring, from the initial police investigation to the Attorney General's Office, underscore their commitment to ensuring a professional and transparent process. The commission believes its oversight prevents any potential missteps or unfair treatment in the investigation.

We don't see any irregularities because we are also there to coordinate.

โ€” Ely KusumastutiKPK Deputy for Coordination and Supervision, emphasizing the commission's oversight of the investigation.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.