Suspect Denies Link Between Seized Millions and Corruption Charges in Indonesia

Don Ritto, currently facing charges in multiple corruption and money laundering cases, has vehemently denied any link between a substantial sum of money seized from his businesses and the allegations against him. The money, totaling 67.2 billion rupiah (approximately $4.2 million USD), was discovered at the de'Clan Signature cafe and Koin Money Changer in South Jakarta during a police raid on July 8.

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Mr. Don has nothing to do with that matter, he doesn't even understand it. So, if all these cases are linked to the money found by investigators, does that money relate to these cases? We answer, no relation. Legally, the proof will surely be rejected.

Ritto's lawyer, Handika Honggowongso, asserted that the seized funds were not related to the corruption charges. Instead, he claimed the money represented a collaboration fund with other entrepreneurs for a port development project in East Kalimantan. "Mr. Don has nothing to do with that matter, he doesn't even understand it. So, if all these cases are linked to the money found by investigators, does that money relate to these cases? We answer, no relation. Legally, the proof will surely be rejected," Honggowongso stated.

However, investigators from the National Police's Special Crimes Directorate and the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) have named Ritto, along with former Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes Febrie Adriansyah, as suspects. The police stated that Ritto is suspected of money laundering derived from corruption offenses. He has been detained since July 10 at the Jakarta Police detention center.

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So, if you ask where that money came from, whose money is it? It is a collaboration with entrepreneurs to build a dock or port in the East Kalimantan region.

Adriansyah is reportedly involved in alleged corruption and money laundering related to the handling of legal cases concerning state officials, including those involving PT Asabri and other corruption investigations. The investigation has involved questioning 15 witnesses and two experts, leading to the establishment of these two suspects.

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At one point, we held a case review. Based on that case review, we have named two suspects, namely Mr. DR, who is suspected of committing money laundering originating from corruption offenses.