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

Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra has stated that the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) does not yet need to take over the case involving former Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes Febrie Adriansyah, which is currently being handled by the Attorney General’s Office. “I have said that because it has been handed over to the Attorney General’s Office, let us observe it together, supervised by all elements of society, and hopefully it stays on track. For the time being, the KPK does not need to take over this investigation,” Yusril said in response to reporters’ questions after a plenary cabinet session at the Presidential Palace complex in Jakarta on Monday (20/7). Yusril explained that according to statutory regulations, the KPK can supervise a case even if the investigation is being conducted by the National Police or the Attorney General’s Office. The KPK also has the authority to take over a case under certain conditions, including when an investigation is protracted, when the case involves law enforcement officials—such as the case of former Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes Febrie Adriansyah—and when the case attracts public attention and involves funds exceeding Rp1 billion. “Even though such authority exists, if the handling is on track, truly professional, and transparent, I think we should give the Attorney General’s Office the opportunity to conduct the investigation,” Yusril said. When asked about concerns given that Febrie Adriansyah is a former member of the Attorney General’s Office, Yusril stated that the investigation would still be conducted transparently and professionally. He also encouraged the public to continue monitoring the progress of the case involving the former Jampidsus. Previously, former Jampidsus Febrie Adriansyah became implicated in a case of alleged gratuity and money laundering being investigated by the Police’s Corruption Eradication Corps (Kortastipidkor). Febrie then 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, the police transferred the case files to the Attorney General’s Office.