KPK Open to Taking Over Febrie Adriansyah Case If Attorney General's Office Stalls

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has signaled openness to taking over a corruption case involving former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes, Febrie Adriansyah (FA). This move would be considered if the Attorney General's Office (Kejagung) faces stagnation in its handling of the investigation.

Asep Guntur Rahayu, the KPK's Deputy for Enforcement and Execution, stated this in Jakarta on Saturday. His comments came amid recent developments after the case implicating Adriansyah was officially transferred from the National Police's Directorate for Corruption Crimes (Kortastipidkor) to the Attorney General's Office. Rahayu referenced Article 10A of Law Number 19 of 2019, which outlines the KPK's authority to take over investigations and prosecutions of corruption cases from the police or the Attorney General's Office under specific conditions.

These conditions include situations where public reports are not followed up, case handling is delayed without clear reason, or the investigation appears to protect the actual perpetrators. The KPK can also intervene if there are obstacles due to interference from executive, judicial, or legislative power holders, or if the police or prosecutor's office deems the case difficult to handle properly and accountably.

Previously, Rahayu had given similar responses when questioned about the KPK's potential involvement. The case gained public attention when Kortastipidkor Polri announced on July 6, 2026, an investigation into alleged corruption and money laundering in coal supply procurement for several power plants between 2018 and 2026. Searches were conducted, and on July 10, Adriansyah confirmed his home had been searched. The following day, July 11, Adriansyah resigned, and his resignation was accepted by Attorney General ST Burhanuddin. Later that day, Kortastipidkor Polri named two suspects, including Adriansyah, and decided to transfer the case to the Attorney General's Office.

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Please see the provisions of Article 10A of Law Number 19 of 2019.