Indonesia’s Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus), Febrie Adriansyah, has responded to allegations linking him to an ongoing investigation into suspected corruption in coal procurement for coal-fired power plants (PLTU), a case that has been associated with widespread power outages (blackouts).
Febrie said he did not understand the basis for connecting him to the case and urged the public to wait for the results of the investigation being conducted by the Indonesian National Police.
“I also do not understand what connection the Jampidsus has with the blackout. Let’s wait for the investigators to explain the case they are handling and whether there is any relation to the blackout,” Febrie said.
He acknowledged that he had read reports regarding the investigation, explaining that the police are focusing on the procurement process of coal supplies for power plants.
According to Febrie, a comprehensive audit is essential before drawing any conclusions about whether criminal acts occurred. Such an audit, he said, should examine every aspect of the procurement process, including coal demand, supply quality, purchasing transactions, and procurement procedures.
“Only through a thorough audit can it be determined whether there were any unlawful acts in the procurement process,” he stated.
Febrie also called on all parties to respect the ongoing legal process and allow investigators from the National Police’s Corruption Eradication Corps (Kortas Tipikor) and the Jakarta Metropolitan Police (Polda Metro Jaya) to complete their work.
In recent days, Febrie’s name has attracted public attention as the police continue investigating several high-profile corruption cases.
Investigators have carried out a series of raids and seizures in connection with three separate cases: alleged corruption and money laundering related to the handling of the PLN BB case, alleged corruption involving the state insurance company ASABRI during the 2020–2025 period, and alleged corruption in the settlement of debts between PT CBS and PT KNI from 2020 to 2025.
Searches have been conducted at at least 13 locations across Jakarta and Bogor, including private residences, commercial buildings, and restaurants.
Authorities seized various pieces of evidence, including cash in Indonesian rupiah, U.S. dollars, Singapore dollars, and gold bullion.
One of the largest seizures took place at a residence in Sentul, Bogor, where investigators confiscated assets with an estimated total value of approximately Rp476 billion.
Discussion about this post