Attorney Hotman Paris Hutapea has been appointed as legal counsel for former Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus) Febrie Ardiansyah. Following the official announcement of this representation on Friday, July 17, 2026, Hotman Paris’s Instagram account experienced a significant decline in followers, with puluhan ribu users unfollowing his profile within two days.
Legal Representation and Public Response
Hotman Paris confirmed his role after arriving at the Attorney General’s Office (Kejagung) in South Jakarta on Friday morning, July 17. He and his legal team entered the building via the basement before confirming to reporters that he had officially signed the power of attorney to represent Febrie Ardiansyah.
Data from Social Blade indicates that the decline in followers began on Saturday, July 18, when 29,466 accounts unfollowed the lawyer. This trend continued into Sunday, July 19, with an additional 15,898 departures. Prior to this announcement, the account had shown consistent growth, gaining between 1,200 and 2,000 followers daily throughout the preceding week. Social media users have flooded recent posts on the lawyer’s page with comments regarding the drop, with many users explicitly stating they chose to unfollow due to his involvement in the case.
Did You Know? Before the decline prompted by his association with Febrie Ardiansyah, Hotman Paris’s Instagram account had been steadily growing, recording a total of thousands of new followers across the week leading up to the announcement.
Status of the Febrie Ardiansyah Case
The Attorney General’s Office has confirmed that Febrie Ardiansyah is currently a suspect in a corruption and money laundering (TPPU) case related to PT ASABRI. According to Kapuspenkum Kejagung Anang Supriatna, the investigation covers the period between 2020 and 2024. Don Ritto has also been named a suspect in a separate, related money laundering investigation.
Beyond the ASABRI case, the Attorney General’s Office is conducting broader investigations involving Krakatau Steel and PLN. Anang stated that these inquiries are currently in the general investigation phase overseen by the National Police.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is representing Febrie Ardiansyah?
Hotman Paris Hutapea is the appointed legal counsel for Febrie Ardiansyah.
Why is Febrie Ardiansyah under investigation?
According to the Attorney General’s Office, Febrie Ardiansyah is a suspect in a corruption and money laundering case involving PT ASABRI for the years 2020–2024.
How many followers did Hotman Paris lose after the announcement?
Data from Social Blade shows that 29,466 followers left the account on July 18, followed by another 15,898 on July 19, totaling thousands of unfollows in two days.
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