Indonesia’s Top Anti-Corruption Prosecutor Resigns as $29.9 Million Cash and Gold Seizure Rocks High-Profile Graft Probe

JAKARTA, Investortrust.id — Indonesia's top special crimes prosecutor, Febrie Adriansyah, has resigned from his position as Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus) after becoming linked to a sweeping corruption and money laundering investigation involving several state-owned enterprises.

Attorney General ST Burhanuddin has accepted the resignation, according to Indonesia's Attorney General's Office, as police continue one of the country's highest-profile corruption investigations in recent years.

The resignation places one of Indonesia's most influential law enforcement officials at the center of an investigation that could have significant implications for governance, legal certainty and investor confidence.

The case also involves alleged corruption linked to PT PLN, Indonesia's state-owned electricity utility, PT Asabri, the country's military and police pension fund, and PT Krakatau Steel, Indonesia's state-owned steel producer, making it one of the most closely watched public-sector investigations in the country.

According to Anang Supriatna, Head of the Attorney General's Legal Information Center (Kapuspenkum), Febrie stepped down to preserve the integrity and neutrality of the legal process while investigators from the Indonesian National Police continue their investigation.

"The Attorney General's Office respects the decision and ensures that all duties, functions and case handling within the Office of the Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes will continue to operate normally in accordance with existing procedures," Anang said in an official statement issued early Saturday.

He also urged all parties to respect the legal process while upholding the presumption of innocence.

The investigation is being conducted jointly by Polda Metro Jaya, Jakarta's regional police force, and the Corruption Crime Corps (Kortas Tipikor) of the Indonesian National Police.

Police said they have questioned 15 witnesses but have not yet named any suspects.

"The person concerned remains a witness," Jakarta Police spokesperson Senior Commissioner Budi Hermanto told reporters Friday after investigators questioned one of the witnesses identified only by the initials EK.

He added that the investigation remains "very dynamic" and more witnesses and additional searches are expected.

"Our investigators are continuing to deepen the investigation. We will announce the suspects at the next stage," Budi said during a press conference at Polda Metro Jaya on Friday.

Massive Asset Seizure

Authorities have searched 12 locations across Jakarta and Bogor as part of the joint investigation into alleged corruption, bribery, gratuities and money laundering.

Among the largest seizures was a residence in the Parahyangan Golf residential complex in Bogor, where investigators recovered 74 kilograms (163 pounds) of gold bars, US$4.77 million, S$14.08 million, Rp100 million ($6,300) in cash and other evidence.

Police estimate the total value of the assets seized at that location alone reached approximately Rp476 billion ($29.9 million).

Additional searches uncovered millions of dollars in multiple foreign currencies from a money changer in South Jakarta, another property in Serpong and a residence in South Jakarta.

Investigators said they are also examining financial transaction records, electronic evidence and the origins of assets suspected to be linked to the alleged crimes.

Coordination With Indonesia's Anti-Graft Agency

Budi confirmed investigators are coordinating with Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) as part of the ongoing investigation.

"The presence of our colleagues from the KPK reflects coordination among law enforcement agencies in uncovering corruption crimes," he said during Friday's briefing.

He dismissed speculation over disputes between institutions handling the case and stressed that all law enforcement agencies share the same commitment to combating corruption.

"We believe every ministry and institution supports corruption eradication. We guarantee there is synergy and collaboration in resolving corruption cases," Budi said.

Authorities said announcements regarding criminal suspects will be made after investigators complete the evidentiary process.

The investigation continues.