(Indonesia, 26th) Former Indonesian Deputy Attorney General Febrie's residence was found to contain 19 million USD (about 77.82 million MYR) in cash and 74 kg of gold bars. Facing allegations of money laundering and corruption, he was officially arrested by Indonesian authorities on Friday (July 24).
According to AFP, Assistant Attorney General for Supervisory Affairs Rudy confirmed at a press conference on Friday evening that Febrie Adriansyah, while serving as the nation's top anti-corruption prosecutor, is suspected of money laundering and has now been arrested by law enforcement authorities.
Earlier, investigators searched Febrie’s luxury residence in the outskirts of Jakarta as well as several other properties, discovering various foreign currencies worth 19 million USD and 74 kg of gold bars valued at several million USD.
Febrie maintains his innocence, but due to intense public scrutiny, he submitted his resignation on July 11 to facilitate the police investigation.
Earlier, investigators searched Febrie’s luxury residence in the outskirts of Jakarta as well as several other properties, discovering various foreign currencies worth 19 million USD and 74 kg of gold bars valued at several million USD.
Febrie maintains his innocence, but due to intense public scrutiny, he submitted his resignation on July 11 to facilitate the police investigation.