Yusril Says KPK Does Not Yet Need to Take Over Febrie Adriansyah Case, Here's Why

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Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration and Corrections Affairs Yusril Ihza Mahendra has stated that the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) does not need to take over the alleged corruption case involving former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes Febrie Adriansyah, which is currently being handled by the Attorney General’s Office.

“I have already said that since the case has been handed over to the Attorney General’s Office, let us all observe and monitor it together with all elements of society, and hopefully it stays on track. For now, the KPK does not need to take over this investigation,” Yusril said in response to reporters’ questions following a Plenary Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Palace complex in Jakarta on Monday (20/7).

Yusril said that under the prevailing laws and regulations, the KPK may supervise a case even when the investigation is being carried out by the Indonesian National Police (Polri) or the Attorney General’s Office.

The KPK also has the authority to take over a case under certain conditions, including when an investigation drags on, when the case involves law enforcement officials — such as the case of former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes Febrie Adriansyah — and when the matter attracts public attention and involves funds exceeding Rp1 billion.

“Even though the KPK is granted such authority, if the handling of the case is on track and truly professional and transparent, I believe we should give the Attorney General’s Office the opportunity to conduct the investigation,” said Yusril.

When asked about concerns raised by some parties, given that Febrie Adriansyah was part of the Attorney General’s Office, Yusril said the investigation would still be carried out transparently and professionally.

He also invited the public to continue monitoring the progress of the case involving the former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes. Previously, Febrie Adriansyah became embroiled in an alleged unlawful gratification and money laundering case being investigated by the National Police’s Corruption and Special Crimes Eradication Corps (Kortastipidkor).

Febrie subsequently announced his resignation on 11 July 2026, and on the same day his status as a suspect was announced by the police. Shortly after Febrie was named a suspect, Polri transferred the case files to the Attorney General’s Office.