TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus) Febrie Adriansyah on Friday responded to police searches linked to an ongoing corruption and money laundering investigation.
Febrie acknowledged ownership of a house in Sentul, Bogor, where police seized assets worth Rp476 billion, while denying any connection to a South Jakarta cafe also raided in an ongoing corruption and money laundering investigation.
Speaking at a press conference at the Jampidsus building in Jakarta, Febrie said he respected the police investigation into the alleged corruption cases.
"As fellow law enforcement officers, we naturally support each other in ensuring that this matter becomes clear and can be explained to the public," he said.
Here are several things to know about Febrie's response to the police investigation:
Admits Ownership of House, But Denies Cash and Gold Belong to Him
Febrie addressed the discovery of cash and gold bars at a house in Sentul, Bogor, which was searched by police on Thursday, July 9.
He acknowledged that the property belongs to him.
"The house in Sentul is indeed the private residence of the Jampidsus and has belonged to me for a long time. The ownership history can be traced from the beginning," he said.
However, regarding the cash and gold bars found inside the house, Febrie said the assets belonged to another party, though he declined to disclose the identity of the owner.
"The money and gold have an owner, and there are activities and individuals involved that can also be questioned. There are also several construction-related activities that can be examined," he said.
"We are confident that everything can be properly accounted for, although naturally not through a forum like this, but through legal procedures in accordance with due process."
Police Seize Rp476 Billion in Assets
A joint team from the National Police's Corruption Eradication Corps (Kortastipidkor) and the Jakarta Metropolitan Police searched the house in Sentul, Bogor Regency, West Java, as part of an ongoing investigation.
Kortastipidkor chief Inspector General Totok Suharyanto said investigators seized gold bars, foreign currencies, and cash worth approximately Rp476 billion (US$29 million).
"We found a locked safe which, after being opened, contained seven suitcases holding 74 kilograms of gold bars, US$4.77 million, S$14.08 million, and Rp100 million in cash," Totok said.
Investigators also confiscated documents, mobile phones, and several family photographs believed to be related to the homeowner or the owner of the assets stored in the safe.
Febrie Denies Ties to Cafe Where Nearly Rp60 Billion Was Seized
Febrie said he had no business ties to Cafe de'Clan Signature in Cipete, South Jakarta, one of several locations searched by investigators from Kortastipidkor and the Jakarta Metropolitan Police.
"Once again, I can explain that the Jampidsus has no connection whatsoever to the business activities that have been reported on social media, including those in Cipete," Febrie said.
Earlier on Wednesday, July 8, investigators searched several locations in South Jakarta, including Cafe de'Clan Signature and Koin Money Changer, as part of an investigation into alleged corruption in coal supply governance that is suspected of triggering widespread electricity blackouts.
Investigators seized cash in various currencies from Cafe de'Clan Signature, including S$3.13 million, US$889,965, and Rp259.16 million in cash, with the total value estimated at nearly Rp60 billion.
Authorities also confiscated several documents and electronic devices, including mobile phones.
Linked to Three Major Cases
Police said the searches are part of a joint investigation into three major cases: alleged corruption in coal governance that allegedly triggered power outages, alleged corruption involving state insurers PT Asabri and PT Jiwasraya during the 2020-2025 period, and suspected money laundering related to the settlement of debts owed by PT CBS to PT KNI.
Authorities have yet to announce whether the seized assets have been directly linked to any of the ongoing investigations or whether any individuals have been formally named suspects in connection with the findings.
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