Key Witness in Febrie Case, Ferry Boboho, Receives LPSK Protection
The Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) has granted protection to Ferry Hongkiriwang, also known as Ferry Boboho, a key witness in the money laundering (TPPU) case involving former Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes, Febrie Adriansyah.
LPSK Deputy Chairperson Susilaningtias stated that the decision was agreed upon during the LPSK Leadership Council Session (SMPL) on Tuesday (18/8) last week. She explained that several factors were considered by the LPSK.
These included Ferry’s role as a witness in the Febrie case, the information he possesses, potential threats, as well as the characteristics and seriousness of the case. As a result, she said, Ferry was deemed to meet the requirements for protection as stipulated in Law Number 3 of 2026.
“FH has met the requirements to receive protection. We made this decision based on a review considering the special circumstances of the case, the seriousness of the criminal acts under investigation, and the potential threats against the individual concerned,” she said in a written statement on Tuesday (25/8).
Susi added that one of the LPSK’s assessment findings was that Ferry possesses important information related to the Asabri-Jiwasraya cases. This information had previously been conveyed by Ferry to law enforcement officials and the Attorney General’s Office.
Furthermore, she noted that FH has been cooperative during examinations and has provided information deemed important to law enforcement officials. She expressed hope that with this protection, Ferry can safely fulfil his role as a witness, allowing the case disclosure process to proceed smoothly and become clearer.
According to Susi, this information was one of the LPSK’s considerations because a witness’s testimony can play a crucial role in supporting the law enforcement process, particularly in cases with the characteristics and level of seriousness of corruption and money laundering.
“This case involves corruption and money laundering. Both are serious criminal offences. We also considered the profile of the perpetrator, as the individual concerned previously held office and possessed power. This formed part of the LPSK’s considerations in granting protection to FH,” said Susi.
Previously, the Attorney General’s Office named former Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes, Febrie Adriansyah, as a suspect in a money laundering case related to the discovery of 74 kilograms of gold and Rp543 billion in cash at a house in Sentul.
Most recently, the Attorney General’s Office also named a private individual, Nurman Herin (NH), as a suspect for his alleged involvement in the money laundering case alongside Febrie.
Chair of Team 9 and Junior Attorney General for Supervision, Rudi Margono, stated that the alleged money laundering was carried out by Febrie in his capacity as a prosecutor or structural official during his tenure at the Attorney General’s Office.