Police Seize Rp 7.2 Billion from Money Changer Raid in Cipete

Police have raided a money changer in the Cipete area of South Jakarta in connection with an alleged corruption case. Officers seized Rp 7.2 billion in cash from the search. “At the money changer, there were 71 items of evidence, including 16 foreign currencies, totalling around Rp 7.2 billion,” said Brigadier General Totok Suharyanto, Head of the National Police’s Corruption Eradication Task Force, to reporters at the de’Clan Cafe in Cipete, South Jakarta, on Wednesday (8/7/2026). Brigadier General Totok stated that investigators are currently conducting intensive inquiries. “The investigation process will continue to examine all the evidence that has been secured,” he said. At the scene, a number of investigators were observed carrying out four suitcases. In addition to the suitcases, investigators also seized a money counting machine. A safe was also transported using a tactical vehicle belonging to the Mobile Brigade. Previously, investigators were reported to have secured a box containing money, which was taken away in a white official vehicle belonging to the Metro Jaya Police’s Special Criminal Investigation Directorate. The police conducted a series of searches at several locations in South Jakarta today, including a cafe, a money changer, and other sites. The Head of Public Relations for Metro Jaya Police stated that the searches were part of an investigation into suspected corruption cases involving coal procurement, ASABRI, and Krakatau Steel. “This is the President’s attention regarding alleged corruption cases, which the police are focusing on to carry out disclosure and investigation. This series of searches is part of the investigation process to find and collect evidence,” he said after the search at de’Clan Cafe. He added that the corruption cases being investigated include bribery, gratuities, and money laundering.