JAKARTA—Indonesia's top anti-corruption prosecutor resigned after police investigating alleged corruption seized more than $20 million in cash in multiple currencies and 74 kilograms of gold bars during coordinated raids at properties linked to him, authorities said.
Febrie Adriansyah stepped down as Assistant Attorney General for Special Crimes to maintain the integrity, objectivity and neutrality of law enforcement while the investigation proceeds, the Attorney General's Office said. Office spokesman Anang Supriatna said the resignation had been accepted.
Police said they searched at least 12 locations in and around Jakarta, including Febrie's residence, and interviewed 15 witnesses as part of an ongoing corruption investigation. Investigators later named Febrie a suspect on allegations including bribery, extortion and money laundering linked to a previous case involving state insurer Asabri, according to police official Totok Suharyanto. Another suspect, identified only by the initials DR, is in custody, police said.
Authorities said the seized assets included cash denominated in Indonesian rupiah, U.S. dollars, Singapore dollars and Saudi riyals, along with 74 kilograms of gold bars. On the day before his resignation, Febrie denied wrongdoing. He did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment after being named a suspect.
Before resigning, Febrie oversaw several high-profile corruption investigations involving senior officials and state institutions. His departure comes amid heightened scrutiny of Indonesia's law enforcement agencies and their handling of major graft cases.
The investigation remains active. Police have not announced any detention of Febrie, and authorities said further evidence is still being examined.
