Indonesia’s anti-graft prosecutor quits after police seize gold and cash
Summary
Indonesia’s top anti-corruption prosecutor, Febrie Adriansyah, resigned after police seized gold bars and $20 million in cash during raids linked to corruption investigations. Authorities have not charged him with any crime but are investigating corruption related to electricity blackouts and fraud in state insurance companies.Key Facts
- Febrie Adriansyah stepped down as Indonesia’s head prosecutor for special crimes.
- Police raided at least 12 locations and seized 74 kg of gold bars and $20 million in various currencies.
- The raids are connected to corruption and bribery cases tied to recent electricity blackouts.
- Investigations involve fraud scandals at state insurers Asabri and Jiwasraya.
- Authorities suspect collusion between state officials and mining companies supplying bad-quality coal to power plants.
- Febrie denied any wrongdoing and said he did not understand why he was being investigated.
- Before resigning, Febrie was investigating corruption in a school meal program linked to President Prabowo Subianto’s administration.
- Febrie also handled high-profile corruption cases involving other government officials and business leaders.
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