Former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes Febrie Adriansyah has been temporarily suspended from his position as a prosecutor by Attorney General ST Burhanuddin following his designation as a suspect in an alleged money laundering case, according to the Attorney General’s Office.
The suspension took effect on July 31, as confirmed by Head of the Legal Information Center (Kapuspenkum) of the Attorney General’s Office, Anang Supriatna, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Anang stated that the action follows established regulations regarding officials facing criminal suspect status, and noted that Febrie has currently been placed in detention while awaiting a final and binding legal decision, known as an inkrah ruling.
Multiple Legal Cases and Jurisdictional Transfers
The legal proceedings against Febrie involve multiple separate investigations that initially began under police jurisdiction before being handed over to prosecutors. According to official disclosures, the police initially investigated Febrie alongside businessman Don Ritto over alleged corruption and money laundering linked to the ASABRI case.
Beyond the ASABRI matter, authorities designated Febrie as a suspect in a separate money laundering investigation tied to the seizure of 74 kilograms of gold and hundreds of billions of rupiah in cash. In connection with that specific asset seizure, prosecutors also named Nurman Herin as a suspect. Investigators are concurrently pursuing separate inquiries into alleged corruption at PT Krakatau Steel and irregularities in coal procurement for steam power plants (PLTU) that reportedly resulted in widespread power blackouts.
Did You Know? The ongoing legal scrutiny surrounding Febrie Adriansyah encompasses multiple complex matters, including an initial police investigation into the ASABRI case involving businessman Don Ritto before the handling of the case was transferred to the Attorney General’s Office.
Potential Next Steps and Legal Outlook
Because Febrie has been suspended pending a court decision with permanent legal force, his employment status as a prosecutor remains on hold until the judicial system reaches a final verdict.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who ordered the suspension of Febrie Adriansyah?
Attorney General ST Burhanuddin issued the temporary suspension, which took effect on July 31.
What specific charges led to the suspension?
Febrie was suspended following his designation as a suspect in an alleged money laundering case, alongside other pending investigations involving corruption allegations.
Where are the cases against Febrie currently being handled?
While the matters were initially handled by the police, the handling of the cases was subsequently transferred to the Attorney General’s Office.
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