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Polda Metro Jaya has officially transferred three corruption cases involving former Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus) Febrie Adriansyah to the Attorney General’s Office (Kejagung). The investigation, which includes allegations of money laundering related to ASABRI, involves the seizure of 74 kilograms of gold bars, cash, and foreign currency following raids on multiple locations, including a money changer and a private residence.
Investigation and Legal Status
The transition of the cases follows a transparent process conducted by Polda Metro Jaya and the National Police’s Corruption Crime Coordination Task Force (Kortas Tipikor). According to Budi Hermanto, the decision to name Febrie Adriansyah a suspect was based on the sufficiency of two pieces of evidence. The Attorney General’s Office has since formed a “Team 9″—a group comprised largely of former Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) investigators—to handle the ongoing proceedings.
Kapuspenkum Kejagung Anang Supriatna confirmed on July 15, 2026, that the office has issued three new investigation warrants (sprindik) regarding the matter. Authorities have emphasized that the investigation is a direct priority of President Prabowo Subianto, covering allegations linked to coal governance, the ASABRI case, and Krakatau Steel.
Did You Know? The investigation into Febrie Adriansyah included raids on diverse sites, ranging from a money changer and the Cafe de’Clan Signature in Cipete, South Jakarta, to a private residence in Sentul, West Java.
Analysis of Financial Modus Operandi
He highlighted the use of a "safe house scheme," where large quantities of cash and foreign currency are stored in private homes rather than banks to evade detection by the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK).
Dwiyoenanto also pointed to the potential misuse of money changers that fail to implement “know your customer” (KYC) protocols. By converting rupiah into foreign currency, suspects can effectively reduce the physical volume of illicit cash. He further suggested that the seizure of gold and cash together may indicate “commingling,” a practice where illicit proceeds are mixed with other assets to obscure their criminal origin. Under the concept of “unexplained wealth,” investigators may now require the asset owner to prove the legal origin of these holdings or face potential seizure.
Next Steps in the Prosecution
Officials have requested public patience and moral support for the investigators to ensure the process remains comprehensive and professional.
Frequently Asked Questions
[What is the primary role of the “Team 9” in this case?]
The team, composed largely of former KPK alumni, was established by the Attorney General’s Office to handle the corruption and money laundering allegations against Febrie Adriansyah with professional caution.
[What evidence has been seized by authorities so far?]
During raids on locations including a money changer and a private residence in Sentul, police seized 74 kg of gold bars, various amounts of cash, and foreign currency worth billions of rupiah.
[What is the “safe house scheme” mentioned by experts?]
It refers to a money laundering typology where suspects store illicit proceeds in specific locations, such as private homes equipped with safes, to avoid identification by banks and the PPATK.
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