The Indonesian National Police (Polri) have seized significant assets, including 74 kilograms of gold bars and hundreds of billions of rupiah in cash, following raids across Jakarta and Bogor. The investigation, conducted through a joint operation between the Polri’s Corruption Crimes Directorate (Kortas Tipikor) and the Jakarta Metro Police, targets alleged corruption linked to PLN coal supplies, ASABRI, and debt settlements involving Krakatau Steel between 2020 and 2025.
According to the Head of Kortas Tipikor, Inspector General Totok Suharyanto, the ongoing investigation covers allegations of bribery, gratification, and money laundering. The seized evidence was displayed during a press conference at the Polda Metro Jaya Promoter building on Friday, July 10, 2026. Among the items presented were stacks of foreign currencies, computer equipment, and documents, some of which were found covered by a sports club blanket.
Breakdown of Seized Evidence
Police conducted simultaneous raids at multiple locations, resulting in the recovery of vast sums of cash and valuables. At a luxury residence in Sentul, Bogor, authorities discovered 74 kg of gold bars along with cash holdings totaling approximately Rp 476 miliar when converted to rupiah. Additional evidence from this location included documents, mobile phones, and photographs of individuals believed to be the residents.
Raids in the Cipete area of South Jakarta yielded further substantial findings. At the “de’Clan” cafe, police seized foreign currency and cash amounting to roughly Rp 60 miliar. A separate search at a nearby money changer resulted in the seizure of 71 items, including 16 types of foreign currency valued at approximately Rp 7,2 miliar. These assets are now held as part of the evidentiary record for the ongoing legal proceedings.
The total value of the cash seized during the raids—calculated from the Sentul residence, the de’Clan cafe, and the Cipete money changer—reaches a significant sum in converted currency, excluding the 74 kg of gold bars.
Presidential Attention and Legal Scope
The investigation has received direct attention from President Prabowo Subianto, according to Jakarta Metro Police spokesperson Kombes Budi Hermanto. The probe is specifically centered on three major areas: the coal corruption case involving PLN—which is linked to recent blackouts in Sumatra—the ASABRI case, and the debt settlement process between PT CBS and PT KNI.
Authorities are currently focusing on the “joint investigation” framework to consolidate evidence for the prosecution. As the investigation progresses, it is likely that investigators will continue to analyze the seized documents and electronic devices to trace the flow of funds. Observers may expect further summons of individuals identified in the gathered evidence as the police move to build their case for bribery and money laundering charges.
The scale of these seizures, particularly the 74 kg of gold, suggests a highly sophisticated effort to conceal liquid assets. The involvement of both the national police’s corruption unit and the regional Jakarta police highlights the high priority placed on these specific cases, likely due to their potential impact on national energy security and state-linked financial institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specific cases are the police investigating?
The police are investigating alleged corruption, bribery, and money laundering related to PLN coal supplies, the ASABRI case (2020–2025), and the debt settlement between PT CBS and PT KNI (2020–2025).
Where were the raids conducted?
Raids were carried out simultaneously in the Cipete area of South Jakarta—specifically at the de’Clan cafe and a money changer—and at a luxury residence in Sentul, Bogor, West Java.
What is the status of the seized items?
The items, which include 74 kg of gold, various foreign currencies, and documents, are currently being held by the police as evidence to fulfill the requirements of the ongoing criminal investigation.
How will the discovery of these assets influence the timeline of the investigation moving forward?
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