Indonesia’s top graft prosecutor resigned on Saturday after a police raid of his home uncovered gold bars and millions of dollars in cash, sparking renewed scrutiny of a widening corruption probe.
Resignation follows police seizure
Febrie Adriansyah stepped down from his role as junior attorney general for the Special Crimes division, the office announced in a brief statement. The office said his departure aims to protect the integrity, objectivity and neutrality of law enforcement while investigations continue.
Investigators searched more than a dozen locations, seizing gold, cash and foreign currencies linked to alleged corruption and money‑laundering involving several state‑linked firms. At a house south of Jakarta that he acknowledged as his, police recovered 74 kg of gold bars and cash stored in seven locked suitcases, valued at roughly US$26.3 million.
He denied owning the assets, and a spokesman for the Attorney General’s Office did not respond to requests for comment outside regular business hours.
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Who are the suspects?
Rudi Margono, who heads the junior attorney general’s Supervision unit, was appointed to lead the Special Crimes division on an acting basis. At a press conference, he said authorities have identified two suspects: a civil servant known only by the initial “F,” and a private‑sector individual identified by the initials “DR.”
Habiburokhman, chair of Parliament’s Legal Affairs Commission, indicated that “F” is the person whose duties Margono has now assumed. The Attorney General’s Office and police have not formally named the suspects, and the civil servant has not been detained pending a review of case files.
Police said the raids relate to at least three investigations, including alleged coal‑supply graft tied to recent power blackouts. They have not linked the seized assets to any specific case.
Impact on ongoing graft cases
Adriansyah had overseen high‑profile corruption cases involving state miner Timah, oil giant Pertamina and airline Garuda Indonesia. He also pursued investigations into former education minister Nadiem Makarim and President Prabowo Subianto’s free‑meals programme.
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Since taking charge of the Special Crimes division in 2022, he was seen as a key figure in Indonesia’s anti‑corruption efforts. The office said the unit will continue operating normally despite his exit.
Armed military personnel were deployed outside another residence linked to him earlier in the week. The military clarified that the presence was requested by the Attorney General’s Office under regulations meant to protect prosecutors, and it did not interfere with the police investigation.
Police recovered the gold.
Margono noted that the three cases have been transferred to the Attorney General’s Office for further handling, and that prosecutors are awaiting completed case files before conducting a joint review with police. The next steps will likely involve determining whether the seized gold and cash are proceeds of illegal activity or unrelated holdings.
