Police search 12 locations in coal corruption case

Authorities conducted extensive searches across 12 locations in Jakarta and Bogor, West Java, as part of an investigation into corruption and money laundering related to the coal industry. The operation, involving the Polda Metro Jaya and the Kortastipidkor Polri, targeted sites from Cipete in South Jakarta to Sentul in Bogor Regency.

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The searches were carried out at 12 locations.

During the searches, particularly at the de'Clan Signature cafe and a money changer in Cipete, police confiscated a significant amount of cash. The seized assets include 3,130,000 Singapore dollars, $889,965 US dollars, and 259,159,000 Indonesian rupiah, totaling approximately 60 billion rupiah (around $70 million USD).

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For the money we seized, SGD 3,130,000 in SGD100 denominations. Then US$889,965. Then rupiah cash of Rp259,159,000. Then we convert it into rupiah, it's approximately almost 60 billion rupiah. This is at the de'Clan location.

Further investigations at a house in Sentul uncovered a large, hidden safe concealed behind a wooden panel. Police believe this safe is connected to the ongoing corruption and money laundering case. The discovery of the safe was confirmed by police officials, though details about its exact location within the house were not immediately disclosed.

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Then at the Money Changer, there were 71 items of evidence, then there were 16 foreign currencies, totaling around Rp7.2 billion.

In addition to the cash, investigators also seized various documents and electronic devices from the searched locations. These items are expected to aid in the ongoing probe into the alleged illicit activities. Three employees from the de'Clan cafe were also taken in for questioning following the search.

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This is part of the search activities carried out by the joint team.