Top Indonesian Anti-Corruption Prosecutor Accounts for Rp476 Billion Found at His Home
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Indonesia's top anti-corruption prosecutor, Febrie Ardiansyah, acknowledged responsibility for assets and money totaling Rp476 billion found at his home.
- The discovery was made by a joint police team during a search in Sentul, Bogor.
- The Attorney General's Office respects the ongoing police investigation into the matter.
Indonesia's top anti-corruption prosecutor, Febrie Ardiansyah, has publicly stated he will be accountable for assets and cash amounting to Rp476 billion (approximately $30 million USD) discovered at his residence. The funds and evidence were uncovered by a joint investigative team from the Polda Metro Jaya and the National Police's Directorate of Corruption Crimes (Kortastipidkor).
The search, conducted at Ardiansyah's home in Sentul, Bogor, has drawn significant public attention due to the substantial value of the assets found. Ardiansyah, who holds the position of Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus), made these remarks during a press conference held at the Attorney General's Office in Jakarta.
The Attorney General's Office, through its Head of the Legal Information Center, has affirmed its respect for the ongoing legal process and the police investigation. This statement underscores the institution's commitment to transparency and adherence to legal procedures as the case unfolds.
The discovery is part of a broader investigation into corruption and money laundering cases, which reportedly involve several high-profile cases, including those related to Asabri, Jiwasraya, Krakatau Steel, and coal procurement for power plants that allegedly led to recent blackouts in parts of Indonesia. Ardiansyah's acknowledgment marks a significant development in this ongoing probe.
I will be accountable for the evidence and the discovery of money amounting to Rp476 billion.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.