Legal Expert Says Former Junior Attorney General Febrie Adriansyah Deserves Heavy Sentence
Legal expert Romli Atmasasmita has assessed that the case against former Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus) Febrie Adriansyah constitutes a serious crime that could potentially lead to a heavy sentence in court. Romli stressed that the law enforcement process in this case is not free from the influence of forces outside the judicial system.
He noted indications of political interference from the executive branch that could potentially disrupt the independence and objectivity of the ongoing legal process. According to Romli, this condition is one of the greatest challenges in handling high-profile cases such as the one ensnaring the former senior official of the Attorney General’s Office.
“Such intervention, if left unchecked, can damage public trust in law enforcement institutions and erode the principle of equality before the law, which is the foundation of a state of law,” Romli said in a written statement on Monday, 20 July 2026.
Romli emphasised that transparency and accountability at every stage of the investigation are absolute requirements to ensure this case does not become merely a legal spectacle without certainty. Amid concerns over political pressure, Romli Atmasasmita expressed measured optimism. He places great hope in Team 9. This team consists of nine selected prosecutors, all of whom are former investigators of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).
This composition is considered strategic because its members have direct experience in handling complex corruption cases and thoroughly understand the high standard of proof required to bring a case to prosecution. Romli asserted that if Team 9 can work professionally, independently, and without intervention, there is real hope that this case can be resolved up to the prosecution stage. Romli specifically emphasised that the charges brought should not be light, but rather heavy charges commensurate with the weight of the alleged criminal acts involving both corruption and money laundering.