DPR Member: IDR 67.5 Billion Seizure Shows Seriousness in Coal Corruption Case

A member of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) has stated that the seizure of IDR 67.5 billion demonstrates the seriousness of law enforcement in investigating a coal corruption case. Nasyirul Falah Amru, a member of the DPR’s Commission III overseeing legal affairs, said the police’s search of Kafe de’Clan Signature and Koin Money Changer in Cipete, South Jakarta, resulted in the seizure of funds suspected to be connected to the criminal investigation. “From this activity, investigators seized money with a total value reaching IDR 67.5 billion, which is suspected to be related to the investigation process,” Gus Falah said in a statement received in Jakarta on Thursday. He expressed his support for the Indonesian National Police’s efforts to investigate the case, which has drawn significant public attention. According to Gus Falah, law enforcement must be carried out professionally, transparently, and without discrimination against anyone suspected of involvement in criminal acts. He stressed that anyone involved must be held accountable in accordance with the applicable legal provisions. He hopes the entire investigation will be conducted carefully and professionally, based on valid evidence, to reveal the responsible parties. “We must give investigators the space to work independently. The most important thing is that the entire process follows due process of law, is based on evidence, and upholds the principles of justice and legal certainty,” he said. As a member of the commission overseeing law enforcement, human rights, and security, Gus Falah emphasised that eradicating corruption is crucial for strengthening clean governance and maintaining public trust in state institutions. He therefore urged all parties to support the law enforcement process and not to intervene in the ongoing investigation. “Corruption is an extraordinary crime that harms the state and society. Therefore, every allegation of corruption must be thoroughly investigated to provide a deterrent effect and strengthen the rule of law in Indonesia,” he said. Previously, a joint team from the Police’s Corruption Eradication Corps and the Metro Jaya Regional Police searched 12 different locations across Jakarta and its surrounding areas. The searches are part of an investigation into a suspected corruption and money laundering case involving state-owned enterprises PT PLN (Persero), PT Asabri (Persero), and PT Krakatau Steel. The cases relate to blackouts under PLN’s management, alleged corruption at Asabri and Jiwasraya between 2020 and 2025, and suspected money laundering in the debt settlement process between PT CBS and PT KNI.