Why Ex-Jampidsus Officer Febrie Adriansyah Remains Free Despite Being Suspected?

Former Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus) Febrie Adriansyah has not been detained despite being named a suspect in three separate cases involving corruption and money laundering, according to Acting Jampidsus Rudi Margono on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The cases involve coal for steam power plants (PLTU), PT Asabri, and PT Krakatau Steel.

Kejagung Review of Police Evidence

The Attorney General’s Office (Kejagung) has not begun questioning Febrie because it only recently received the administrative transfer of the cases from the National Police’s Corruption Crime Eradication Corps (Kortas Tipikor). Rudi Margono stated that the office must first study the case files, minutes of proceedings, and all evidence before conducting an expose with Kortas Tipikor investigators.

“Technically, we received it today; we will study it first, open the evidence, and look at the material elements together with Kortas Tipikor,” Margono said at the Attorney General’s Office in Jakarta.

Unconfirmed Location of Febrie Adriansyah

Kejagung officials cannot currently confirm where Febrie is located. Rudi Margono explained that the office is focused on the transition process following Febrie’s resignation from his position.

Margono noted he does not know if Febrie is still at his official residence or another location. “I don’t know yet, because we are still busy with this,” Margono added.

Professional Handling of Former Colleague

Rudi Margono, who is now filling the role previously held by Febrie, has pledged to handle the investigation of his former colleague professionally. The transition occurs as the office begins reviewing the specific material elements of the three corruption allegations.

Given the current stage of the proceedings, a possible next step is the formal expose with police investigators to determine the timing of the first interrogation. Detention may follow once the Attorney General’s Office completes its review of the evidence transferred from the police.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why hasn’t Febrie Adriansyah been detained yet?
According to Acting Jampidsus Rudi Margono, examinations have not yet started because the Attorney General’s Office just received the administrative transfer of the cases from the Police (Kortas Tipikor).

What specific cases is Febrie Adriansyah suspected in?
He is a suspect in three cases involving alleged corruption and money laundering (TPPU) related to PT Asabri, PT Krakatau Steel, and coal for steam power plants (PLTU).

Does the Attorney General’s Office know where Febrie is?
No. Rudi Margono stated he does not know if Febrie is at his official residence or elsewhere, citing the busy transition process after Febrie resigned.

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