Former Indonesian anti‑corruption chief Febrie Adriansyah detained in money‑laundering case

Febrie Adriansyah, who led Indonesia’s anti‑corruption prosecution for over four years before leaving office on 11 July, was arrested and named a suspect in an alleged money‑laundering (TPPU) investigation linked to multiple corruption probes, including the PT ASABRI and coal‑related cases. Police and anti‑corruption investigators seized around US$19 million in cash, foreign currency and 74 kg of gold bars – assets valued at several million dollars – during raids on his Jakarta suburb residence and other properties.

He was ordered held for 20 days at the KPK (Commission for the Eradication of Corruption) detention centre, a move officials said was intended for his safety and to avoid any special treatment given his former role hunting high‑profile corruptors. Adriansyah has protested his “criminalisation”, denied the allegations and, through his lawyers, indicated plans to challenge the seizure of the cash and gold in court. Lawmakers and policy analysts have called for transparent, equal treatment in the proceedings.

The case has drawn significant public and parliamentary attention, highlighting concerns over corruption within Indonesia’s justice system and the handling of high‑level officials accused of financial crimes.