LPSK explains reasons for granting protection to Ferry Boboho, witness in Febrie Adriansyah case
Jakarta – The Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) has decided to grant protection to FH, a witness in the alleged corruption and money laundering (TPPU) case involving former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes Febrie Adriansyah (FA).
LPSK Deputy Chairperson Susilaningtias said the decision was taken through the LPSK Leadership Council Session (SMPL) on 18 August 2026, taking into account FH’s position as a witness, the information he possesses, potential threats, and the characteristics and seriousness of the case.
“Mr FH has fulfilled 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 person concerned,” she said in a statement on Tuesday, 25 August 2026.
Susi explained that the granting of protection refers to Law Number 3 of 2026 on the Protection of Witnesses and Victims, as well as Article 53 paragraph (4) of the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) concerning the implementation of protection by institutions with duties and functions in the field of witness and victim protection.
LPSK also referred to Article 49 of Law Number 3 of 2026 in assessing the eligibility of the application, including the importance of the information held by FH, potential threats, and the special circumstances attached to the case.
According to Susi, FH holds important information related to the Asabri-Jiwasraya case, which has previously been conveyed to law enforcement officials and the Attorney General’s Office. During the review process, FH was also assessed as cooperative in undergoing examination and providing information to law enforcement officials.
LPSK hopes that the protection can ensure FH carries out his role as a witness safely, so that the process of uncovering the alleged corruption and money laundering case can proceed smoothly.
In addition to the information held by FH, LPSK considered the potential threats against the witness. Although no real threats have been found, the agency considers that potential threats still need to be anticipated.
“Indeed, there is currently no real threat, but the potential exists,” said Susi.
LPSK also considered the level of vulnerability, the seriousness of the criminal acts, a person’s position in the case, and the profile of the suspect, defendant, or convict as part of the special circumstances as stipulated in Law Number 3 of 2026.
“This case involves corruption and money laundering. Both are serious criminal offences. We also looked at the profiling of the perpetrator, because the person concerned has previously held office and wielded power. That forms part of LPSK’s consideration in granting protection to FH,” said Susi.