Details of Alleged Money Laundering by Former Prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah
Kabarsaji.com – The details of alleged money laundering involving former Attorney General’s Office (AGO) Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes Febrie Adriansyah were presented by prosecutors at the Jakarta Corruption Court. Prosecutors alleged that Febrie received hundreds of billions of rupiah, US dollars, shares, land, and buildings that were connected to extortion, gratification, and corruption proceeds during his time at the AGO.
At a hearing on Wednesday, October 7, prosecutor Agus Sahat Sampe Tua Lumban Gaol said Febrie allegedly received Rp346.74 billion and US$440,990, in addition to shares and property. The prosecutor said the defendant knew, or should have suspected, that the assets were proceeds of corruption.
“The total money received amounted to Rp346.74 billion and US$440,990, along with shares, land and/or buildings, which the defendant knew or should have suspected were proceeds of corruption,” Agus said during the hearing.
Prosecutors Outline Alleged Receipts and Payments
The details of alleged money laundering also involved several other figures. Lawyer Don Ritto and businessman Nurman Herin were charged in the case, while businessman Ferry Yanto Hongkiriwang was named a protected witness by the Witness and Victim Protection Agency, or LPSK. Prosecutors alleged that the payments received by Febrie were tied to his duties, authority, and positions while serving as the AGO’s Director of Investigation and later as Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes.
One allegation concerns a payment from property businessman Tan Kian. Prosecutors said the money was allegedly intended to prevent Tan Kian from being named a suspect in the Armed Forces Social Insurance, or ASABRI, corruption case investigated by the AGO. According to Agus, Rp55 billion was received from Tan Kian through Ferry Yanto Hongkiriwang and was considered proceeds of extortion.
Febrie was charged under Article 12(e) of the 1999 Anti-Corruption Law, as amended by Law No. 20 of 2001, which addresses extortion. He was also charged under Article 12B of the same law, concerning gratification that may be treated as bribery. The charges form a central part of the details of alleged money laundering presented in the indictment.
Assets, Shares, and Alleged Concealment of Funds
Prosecutors listed several alleged receipts in the case. They included shares valued at Rp14 billion from Michael Njoman, owner and director of PT Cahaya Baja Sukses, through Ferry Yanto Hongkiriwang. Prosecutors also cited Rp20.6 billion from Tria Bellitonito Aturbumi, president director of PT Oktasan Baruna Persada.
Another alleged receipt involved Rp60 billion, land, and buildings from Andy Chandra Tan, the beneficial owner of PT Budi Agung Sentosa, and Heri Janto, the company’s president director. Prosecutors alleged that the assets moved through Don Ritto and Nurman Herin using PT Kresna Pusaka Energi. The indictment further referred to Rp203.47 billion from other parties that prosecutors linked to corruption cases handled by Febrie during his AGO posts.
In the details of alleged money laundering, prosecutors said the funds were allegedly deposited and transferred through several accounts appearing to be used as business capital for affiliated companies. The money was also allegedly used to acquire assets, including land and buildings. Prosecutors argued that these transactions were intended to conceal or disguise the origin of the assets.
“The defendant, acting either alone or together with Don Ritto, Nurman Herin, and Ferry Yanto Hongkiriwang, did so with the purpose of concealing or disguising the origins of the assets,” Agus said.
Febrie was additionally charged under Article 607(1)(a) or Article 607(1)(b) of the Criminal Code, in conjunction with Article 20(1)(c) and Article 127(1) of the Criminal Code. The allegations remain part of a court process in which the prosecution must prove its case.
FAQ: Allegations Against Febrie Adriansyah
What are the main allegations in the case?
Prosecutors alleged that Febrie received money, shares, and property connected to corruption, extortion, and gratification, then concealed or disguised the origin of those assets through accounts, business-related transactions, and property purchases.
How much money did prosecutors say was involved?
Prosecutors said the alleged receipts totaled Rp346.74 billion and US$440,990, along with shares, land, and buildings. The figure includes several payments and assets identified in the indictment.
What is Febrie Adriansyah’s response to the indictment?
After the indictment was read, Febrie’s lawyer, Febri Diansyah, said the defense planned to submit an objection, also known as an exception. He said the defense saw problems in the indictment and believed some matters from the investigation were presented differently in court.