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Indonesia corruption probe and Adriansyah detention

Overview

Former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes Febrie Adriansyah, who left office on 11 July after four years heading Indonesia’s anti‑corruption prosecutions, was named a suspect on 19 July in a money‑laundering investigation linked to the ASABRI pension‑fund, a coal‑power plant scandal and the Krakatau Steel probe. Police raids on his Sentul residence and other properties seized about 74 kg of gold bars, roughly US$19 million in cash and additional foreign‑currency assets, valued at several hundred billion rupiah.

He was taken into KPK custody on 22 July and transferred to the KPK detention centre on 24 July, where he is being held for an initial 20‑day period. Officials said the detention is intended for his safety and to avoid any perception of special treatment for a former anti‑corruption chief. The detention, lacking the customary pink vest, has drawn criticism from civil groups and student organisations calling for equal treatment.

On 25 July prosecutors formally charged Adriansyah with money‑laundering. He has denied the accusations, calling the process a “criminalisation” of himself, and his lawyers intend to challenge the seizure of the cash and gold in court. Lawmakers and policy analysts have highlighted the case as a test of Indonesia’s justice system and the need for transparent, fair proceedings.

Timeline

  1. about 8 hours ago

    [CRIME] 30 sources
    Former Indonesian anti‑corruption chief Febrie Adriansyah detained in money‑laundering case

    Former anti‑corruption chief Febrie Adriansyah was arrested on money‑laundering charges; police seized $19 million and 74 kg of gold, and he is detained for 20 days at the KPK facility while he contests the se­

  2. 2 days ago

    [CRIME] 37 sources
    Febrie Adriansyah Detained by KPK Amid TPPU Corruption Probe

    Ex‑prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah was detained by KPK after Kejagung’s probe into bribery and a TPPU money‑laundering case, following a gold‑seizure investigation; he alleges criminalisation, and his lawyer quit.

  3. 4 days ago

    [POLITICS] 23 sources
    Hotman Paris faces multiple police reports over alleged journalist insult

    Hotman Paris’ “Lu punya otak nggak?” remark led PWI, MIO and others to file police reports; he apologized but investigations and a possible summons by Polda Metro Jaya remain ongoing.

  4. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 26 sources
    Febrie Adriansyah Corruption Probe Sparks Legal and Political Maneuvers in Indonesia

    Febrie Adriansyah, a former Jampidsus, is accused of corruption and money‑laundering; the case triggers KPK oversight talks, a parliamentary watchdog, a new Jampidsus appointment and legal debate over suspect‑s

  5. 6 days ago

    [CULTURE] 29 sources
    Hotman Paris faces backlash over disrespectful remarks to journalists in Febrie Adriansyah corruption case

    Hotman Paris, counsel for suspect Febrie Adriansyah, insulted journalists at a July 2026 press conference, prompting criticism from press bodies, a police report, and public apologies, including to President Pr

  6. 8 days ago

    [CRIME] 19 sources
    Febrie Adriansyah Named Suspect in Multiple Corruption Cases; Hotman Paris Serves as Lawyer

    Febrie Adriansyah was named suspect in multiple corruption cases; he was examined without detention and is represented by lawyer Hotman Paris amid constitutional concerns over due‑process.

  7. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 31 sources
    Febrie Adriansyah’s Corruption Probe Shifted to Kejagung, Suspect Status Redefined

    Kejagung took over Febrie Adriansyah’s corruption case, issued three sprindik orders, changed his status to witness, formed a nine‑prosecutor team, and drew KPK oversight and presidential attention.

  8. 11 days ago

    [CRIME] 12 sources
    Lawyer Yuenchi Arwindi Denies Alleged Ties to Former Prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah

    Lawyer Yuenchi Arwindi denies any connection to former prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah, calling the claims false and vowing legal action.

  9. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Indonesia appoints Rudi Margono as Acting Special Crime Prosecutor amid wealth disparity with predecessor

    Rudi Margono was named Acting Special Crime Prosecutor after Febrie Adriansyah resigned amid corruption probes; Adriansyah’s assets (~Rp 18.3 bn) are over twice Margono’s (~Rp 7.3 bn).

  10. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Indonesia's Parliament to oversee ex‑special prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah's corruption cases

    Indonesia's Parliament commission plans a meeting to monitor three corruption cases against former special prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah, while a Democratic Party DPR member urges transferring the cases to the K

  11. 14 days ago

    [CRIME] 36 sources
    Former Deputy Attorney General Febrie Adriansyah Charged in Corruption Probe, Assets Seized and Travel Ban Imposed

    Febrie Adriansyah, former deputy attorney general, is suspect in multiple corruption cases; police seized 74 kg of gold and large cash sums, the case moved to the Attorney General’s Office, and immigration has

  12. 14 days ago

    [POLITICS] 15 sources
    Indonesia names Rudi Margono acting Jampidsus following Febrie Adriansyah's resignation

    Febrie Adriansyah resigned as Indonesia's deputy attorney general amid corruption charges; Rudi Margono appointed acting Jampidsus, with authorities saying investigations will continue unchanged.

  13. 15 days ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources
    Indonesia Police Seize Over Rp500 Billion in Coal Corruption Investigation

    Indonesia police seized over Rp500 billion in assets during a coal corruption probe, with experts urging transparent, independent legal proceedings.

  14. 16 days ago

    [CRIME] 66 sources
    Febrie Adriansyah Resigns as Deputy Attorney General Amid Corruption Probe and Police Raids

    Febrie Adriansyah resigned as Deputy Attorney General as police raided his properties, seizing gold and cash and naming him a suspect in three corruption cases; DPR formed a watchdog team and President Prabowo‑

  15. 18 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Indonesia’s anti-graft courts face fresh bribery denial and judicial‑ethics probe

    Indonesia’s anti‑corruption courts saw Sudewo deny a Rp721 million bribe claim in Semarang and a KY‑initiated probe of four judges after a complaint from Nadiem Makarim’s lawyers in Jakarta.

  16. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 7 sources
    Former Indonesian Ombudsman Hery Susanto indicted for Rp4.8 billion bribery scheme

    Indonesia’s former Ombudsman Hery Susanto was indicted on 25 June 2026 for taking about Rp4.8 billion in cash and a house from mining firms, using aliases to hide the bribery aimed at influencing oversight.

  17. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Indonesian judge SW dismissed for taking approximately Rp2 billion bribe

    Indonesia’s Judicial Honor Council dismissed former Kudus chief judge SW with a non‑honorable termination after finding he accepted around Rp2 billion meant for an auction, which he spent on personal expenses.

  18. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Indonesia Ombudsman Chair Hery Susanto Dismissed for Corruption and Ethics Violations

    Indonesia’s Ombudsman Ethics Council dismissed chair Hery Susanto without honor on 8 June 2026, citing severe ethics breaches and his role as a suspect in a Rp1.5 billion nickel‑mining corruption case.

  19. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Indonesian High Court Judge Dismissed for Rp1 Billion Bribe

    Indonesia’s Makassar high court judge YM was dismissed without honor after a council found he took a Rp1 billion bribe to sway a cassation case, violating judicial ethics.

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