Indonesia's anti-graft prosecutor quits after police seize gold, cash
Indonesia's top anti-corruption prosecutor, Febrie Adriansyah, has resigned following police raids that uncovered millions in cash and gold bars at his properties. The investigation is part of a broader crackdown on graft involving state procurement and public funds.
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High-level corruption scandals involving law enforcement officials undermine public trust in government institutions and the rule of law.
Indonesia’s top anti-corruption prosecutor resigned on Saturday, the Attorney General’s Office said, after police investigating graft cases seized millions of dollars in cash and gold bars from properties including his home.
Assistant Attorney General for Special Crimes Febrie Adriansyah stepped down following raids this week on at least 12 locations that included properties linked to him in and around the capital, Jakarta.
Attorney General’s Office spokesman Anang Supriatna said Febri’s resignation had been accepted.
“The decision was a form of commitment to maintain the integrity, objectivity, and neutrality of law enforcement,” Anang said.
The locations raided included a house in the Bogor district outside Jakarta, as well as a cafe and another house in South Jakarta, police spokesman Budi Hermanto told reporters late on Friday.
Police seized evidence that included 74 kilograms of gold bars and US$5.8 million and Sg$17.2 million in cash, he said.
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