Febrie Not in Detention Vest or Handcuffs, DPR: No Special Privileges
A member of Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) from the NasDem Party faction, Rudianto Lallo, has highlighted the handling of the case ensnaring former Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes (JAM-Pidsus), Febrie Adriansyah. He stated that the law enforcement process must be carried out equally without granting special treatment to anyone, including former high-ranking law enforcement officials.
The spotlight arose after Febrie’s detention process was deemed different from the majority of other corruption suspects. During the detention process, Febrie did not wear a detention vest nor was he handcuffed, sparking criticism and questions regarding the consistency of treatment standards for corruption suspects.
Rudianto assessed that public perception of law enforcement is just as important as the legal process itself. According to him, the Attorney General’s Office must ensure that every action by law enforcement officers reflects the principle of equality before the law.
“Law enforcement must be fair, and that includes the legal process being fair and appearing proper in the eyes of the public. There must be no impression of differential treatment just because the person concerned once held a strategic position in a law enforcement institution,” Rudianto said in a statement on Saturday (25/7/2026).
He stressed that all corruption suspects should be treated with the same operational standards. Any difference in treatment, even if there are specific reasons, must be conveyed openly to avoid speculation and the erosion of public trust in law enforcement institutions.
“If there are indeed legal reasons or procedural considerations causing the treatment to be different, explain it transparently to the public. What is not permissible is allowing the public to judge for themselves, creating an impression of privilege,” he said.
As a working partner of the Attorney General’s Office in Commission III of the DPR RI, Rudianto reminded that corruption eradication will gain strong legitimacy if carried out consistently without selectivity.
“Whoever the perpetrator, whether an ordinary citizen, an official, a law enforcement officer, or even a former head of an institution, must be treated equally before the law. That principle is what will safeguard the dignity of law enforcement and restore public trust,” he asserted.
According to Rudianto, cases involving former law enforcement officials are a test of the institution’s integrity. Therefore, the Attorney General’s Office needs to demonstrate its commitment that there are no double standards in corruption eradication.
He expressed hope that the investigation and trial processes would proceed professionally, transparently, and free from intervention, so that all legal facts can be tested objectively in court.
Febrie Adriansyah is a former Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes who previously led the handling of several major corruption cases in Indonesia. He was recently named a suspect in several alleged corruption offences. The handling of this case has drawn public attention because it involves a former high-ranking official of the Adhyaksa Corps.
Beyond the substance of the case, public attention has also focused on the detention process. The circulation of documentation showing Febrie undergoing detention without a detention vest and without handcuffs has sparked debate in the public sphere regarding the consistency of applying standards to corruption suspects. Some observers believe law enforcement needs to provide an official explanation to avoid the perception of special treatment.
Rudianto emphasised that the criticism was not intended to interfere with the ongoing legal process, but rather as a reminder that every stage of law enforcement should be carried out transparently, accountably, and uphold the principle of equality before the law in order to maintain public trust in law enforcement institutions.
Previously, the Attorney General’s Office detained Febrie Adriansyah after he was questioned as a suspect in an alleged money laundering case. After being examined as a suspect on Friday night (24/7/2027), Febrie was detained for the next 20 days at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Detention Centre.
After the examination, Febrie exited through the lower lobby of the main Attorney General’s Office building. Febrie was seen not wearing a detention vest and his hands were not handcuffed. However, he was under tight guard as he was about to enter the detention vehicle.
The Junior Attorney General for Supervision at the Attorney General’s Office, Rudi Margono, explained the reason Febrie was not wearing a detention vest.
“Yes, regarding the vest, apologies, as it was all in a rush and it was already late at night,” Rudi told reporters in Jakarta on Friday (24/7/2026).
Rudi explained that Febrie’s placement at the KPK Detention Centre was based on security considerations and as a form of synergy between law enforcement agencies. According to Rudi, Febrie’s track record of having handled many large-scale corruption cases was one of the main reasons behind the decision to detain him at the KPK facility.
“We deemed it necessary for his protection as well, for accountability, transparency, and we are synergising with the KPK. Because he has handled many major cases, that is one of the considerations for why he is detained there,” said Rudi.
Rudi stated that the detention would support the smooth progress of the investigation being conducted by the special team formed to handle this case. He also requested all parties, including the mass media, to respect the ongoing legal process by upholding the principle of presumption of innocence.
“As a form of accountability, we must build a legal civilisation that respects one another, especially as the investigation process still adheres to the presumption of innocence. Hopefully, going forward, the special team will continue to carry out its duties as well as possible,” he asserted.