Corruption Case of Former Jampidsus Febrie Must Be Investigated Transparently to Safeguard Institutional Integrity

The Indonesian Public Institute (IPI) has urged the Attorney General’s Office to act decisively and transparently in handling the corruption and money laundering case involving former Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes, Febrie Adriansyah. IPI Director Karyono Wibowo stated that the alleged money laundering by a state official, with the discovery of extraordinary evidence, constitutes a severe abuse of authority. He assessed that this case has shattered public trust in legal institutions. “The involvement of law enforcement officials in a massive, organised crime network is a betrayal of the constitution and wounds the public’s sense of justice,” Karyono said in a statement on Monday (20/7/2026). Karyono explained that the impact of the white-collar crime allegedly committed by Febrie Adriansyah has a domino effect. Besides draining state finances, the actions also damage the integrity of law enforcement institutions, which should be at the forefront of eradicating corruption in Indonesia. Therefore, he reminded authorities that the handling of this case must proceed straightforwardly and be free from political intervention or compromise. “The law must not be selective, and the evidentiary process must be conducted transparently,” the political observer stressed. Karyono expects the Attorney General’s Office to be wholehearted in developing the case. Investigators are required to unravel the entire network involved, including exposing the intellectual actors behind this major corruption case by applying the applicable Money Laundering Law. He further called on all elements of civil society and anti-corruption non-governmental organisations to closely monitor the trial and investigation processes to ensure the case is handled without conflicts of interest and guarantees accountability in just law enforcement.