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Indonesia’s Top Anti-Graft Prosecutor Resigns Amid Massive Police Raids
7/11/2026, 9:55:00 PM
Core Event: Resignation Following Asset Seizure
On July 11, 2026, Febrie Adriansyah stepped down as deputy attorney general for the Special Crimes Investigation Division of Indonesia’s Attorney General’s Office (AGO). The resignation came after police raids on 12 locations, including his Sentul City residence, uncovered 74 kg of gold bars and cash in multiple currencies valued at more than US $20 million. The AGO said the move was intended to preserve the integrity, objectivity and neutrality of law-enforcement while investigations continue.
Background & Context: Ongoing Corruption Probes
Police linked the raids to at least three separate investigations: alleged coal-procurement irregularities at state-owned electricity company PLN, debt-settlement issues involving state insurer Asabri, and a case concerning an affiliate of state steelmaker Krakatau Steel. Earlier probes had examined state insurers Jiwasraya and Asabri, as well as coal-supply graft tied to recent power blackouts. Adriansyah had previously overseen high-profile graft cases against Gojek founder Nadiem Makarim, former trade minister Thomas Lembong, and state energy firm Pertamina’s illegal fuel-import allegations.
Key Figures & Groups
- Febrie Adriansyah – Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus).
- Rudi Margono – Junior Attorney General for Supervision, appointed acting head of the Special Crimes division.
- Habiburokhman – Chairman of Parliament’s Legal Affairs Commission.
- Budi Hermanto – Jakarta police spokesperson.
- President Prabowo Subianto – Oversees the National Nutrition Agency’s free-school-meals programme, which Adriansyah was investigating.
- Indonesian National Police – Conducted the raids and seized assets.
Data & Statistics
- Gold seized: 74 kg (163 lb).
- Cash seized: US $4.7673 million, Singapore $14.0838 million, Indonesian 100 million rupiah, plus additional amounts found later at a restaurant and currency exchange in South Jakarta.
- Total estimated value: 476 billion rupiah (? US $26.3 million).
- Raids covered 12 locations; 15 witnesses were interviewed.
Official Statements & Responses
The AGO released a statement that Adriansyah’s resignation was “to maintain neutrality amid the police investigation.” Police spokesperson Budi Hermanto said the raids were part of ongoing corruption and money-laundering probes but did not specify which case related to the seized assets. Acting head Rudi Margono announced that the three investigations have been transferred to the AGO for further handling and that a joint review with police will await completed case files. The Indonesian military deployed troops to the Kebayoran Baru area at the request of the AGO, citing a presidential decree that protects prosecutors, and asserted the deployment was not intended to interfere with police work.
Criticism & Opposition
Police have named Adriansyah a suspect, alleging extortion, bribery and money-laundering linked to a past case involving state insurer Asabri. Critics note the lack of a public explanation for the raids and the presence of armed soldiers near the prosecutor’s official residence, raising concerns about potential intimidation of investigators.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the total value of seized assets: Reuters cites “more than $20 million,” while Bloomberg estimates “about $26.3 million.” Police have not identified formally whether the assets are tied to the coal-procurement, Asabri, or other investigations, and the identities of the two suspects—initials “F” and “DR”—remain undisclosed.
Verbatim Quotes
> “F” was the person whose duties Margono had assumed. — Habiburokhman, Chairman, Parliament’s Legal Affairs Commission
What’s Next
The three corruption cases have been transferred to the AGO, which will conduct a joint review with police once the case files are complete. The Special Crimes division will continue operating under acting leadership while the investigation into Adriansyah proceeds.
