Prosecutors Deny Warning Letter Linked to Senior Prosecutor's Investigation Amid Police Probes

The Indonesian Attorney General's Office has denied that a recent internal warning letter was connected to a police investigation targeting a senior prosecutor. The letter, issued by Deputy Attorney General for Intelligence Reda Manthovani, was framed by the office as a standard procedure for internal oversight.

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The circular letter is more about maintaining integrity, maintaining good relations in law enforcement.

Anang Supriatna, head of the Attorney General's legal information center, told reporters that the letter, dated July 8, 2026, aimed to remind all personnel to uphold integrity and heighten vigilance in their duties. "The circular letter is more about maintaining integrity, maintaining good relations in law enforcement," he said. When asked if the letter was linked to a police search, Anang stated it was a general directive.

The letter itself, obtained by Tempo, instructed all heads of high, district, and branch prosecutor's offices to increase vigilance regarding national developments. It specifically mentioned the public scrutiny of law enforcement actions against state officials, requiring all prosecutors to take anticipatory steps to ensure operational stability and institutional dignity. The directive also called for monitoring regional situations, enhancing early detection, strengthening personnel and asset security, and coordinating public communication with relevant agencies.

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No, (the letter) is just general.

Anang emphasized that such directives are not new, with leadership periodically issuing circulars or providing briefings as part of ongoing supervision. He also refuted claims that the Attorney General's Office had scheduled a Zoom meeting to discuss the police investigation, stating that any such meeting was canceled to avoid speculation and potential slander. "The Zoom was canceled rather than become slander," he explained.

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The Zoom was canceled rather than become slander.

The Attorney General's clarification emerged as police investigations intensified. On July 8, 2026, investigators searched 12 locations in connection with alleged corruption, money laundering, and bribery related to PT Asabri, coal supply corruption impacting power outages in Sumatra, and PT Krakatau Steel. These searches resulted in the seizure of 74 kilograms of gold bars and approximately 540 billion rupiah in cash. On the same day, dozens of Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) personnel were seen guarding the residence of Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes Febrie Adriansyah. The TNI's Information Center stated this security was provided at the Attorney General's request as part of inter-agency cooperation, not related to the police investigation. Anang confirmed this security detail is standard and has long been provided to several Deputy Attorneys General.

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The security is standard, it has been for a long time.