Indonesia’s anti-graft prosecutor quits after police seize gold, cash

By the Editorial Team · Sunday, July 12, 2026

Indonesia’s top anti-corruption prosecutor, Febrie Adriansyah, resigned after police seized large amounts of cash and gold linked to him during raids related to ongoing corruption investigations. His departure underscores efforts to maintain law enforcement integrity amid probes into high-profile graft cases involving public sector contracts and state agencies.

Indonesia’s top anti-corruption prosecutor, Assistant Attorney General for Special Crimes Febrie Adriansyah, resigned on Saturday following a police investigation that led to the seizure of large amounts of cash and gold from properties linked to him. The Attorney General’s Office confirmed acceptance of Febrie’s resignation, with a spokesman stating the decision aimed to uphold the integrity and neutrality of law enforcement.

The raids, conducted earlier this week at more than a dozen locations in and around Jakarta, included Febrie’s private residence in the Bogor district, a cafe, and another home in South Jakarta. Authorities recovered approximately 74 kilograms of gold bars, along with $5.8 million and 17.2 million Singapore dollars in cash, according to police spokesman Budi Hermanto.

Febrie acknowledged that the Bogor residence was his but denied any connection between the seized assets and corruption activities, asserting that the assets could be properly accounted for. Police have interviewed 15 witnesses as part of their ongoing inquiry.

The National Police’s corruption eradication unit identified a suspect, referred to as FA, who faces several charges including corruption and money laundering. If convicted, FA could face a life sentence. Another suspect, identified as DR, is also under investigation for money laundering offenses. Authorities have not officially confirmed the identities of these individuals.

Police are reportedly examining three separate cases involving allegations of corruption and money laundering connected to coal procurement for the state electricity company PLN and the armed forces’ insurance and pension fund PT Asabri. Media reports have linked these cases to broader graft investigations within Indonesia’s public sector.

Before resigning, Febrie indicated that the Attorney General’s Office continued to focus on key corruption cases, including a scandal involving a free meal program associated with President Prabowo Subianto’s administration. The investigation into graft within public projects remains ongoing.

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