Febrie Adriansyah, head prosecutor of special crimes in Indonesia's Attorney General's Office, resigned after police raids linked to corruption investigations, including his residence, where cash and gold bars worth over $20 million were seized.
The resignation of a high-ranking prosecutor amid a significant corruption probe, involving the seizure of substantial cash and gold, raises serious questions about governance and integrity within Indonesia's Attorney General's Office and highlights ongoing efforts to combat corruption in the country.
Febrie Adriansyah, the head prosecutor of special crimes at Indonesia's Attorney General's Office (AGO), resigned on Saturday amid a police investigation into corruption. The resignation came after police conducted raids on 12 locations this week, including Adriansyah's residence, seizing over $20 million in various currencies and 74 kilograms of gold bars.
According to an AGO press statement, Adriansyah stepped down to maintain neutrality during the ongoing police investigation. Police have not yet detailed the specific allegations against him, citing the active nature of the probe. Jakarta police spokesperson Budi Hermanto stated that 15 witnesses were interviewed during the raids.
Earlier reports indicated that the raids were part of a broader investigation into corruption and bribery related to the management of state insurers Jiwasraya and Asabri, as well as issues with coal procurement for electricity generation that contributed to recent power outages. Before his resignation, Adriansyah had denied any wrongdoing and expressed confusion regarding his investigation in connection with the blackouts.
Adriansyah had a significant role in overseeing high-profile criminal investigations and prosecutions within the AGO. His past responsibilities included cases involving the founder of startup Gojek, Nadiem Makarim, former trade minister Thomas Lembong, and an illegal fuel import case at state energy firm Pertamina. He was also involved in President Prabowo Subianto's forestry task force and was overseeing a corruption investigation at the National Nutrition Agency, which manages the President's free school meals program.
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