Gerindra Urges Lawyer Not to Drag Prabowo Into Febrie Adriansyah’s Corruption Case

Gerindra Calls for Restraint: Lawyer Advised Against Linking Prabowo to Febrie’s Corruption Allegations

Tempatdonasi.com – The Indonesian political landscape witnessed renewed discussion regarding the relationship between President Prabowo Subianto and legal proceedings involving his associates. The Gerindra Party has formally requested that Hotman Paris Hutapea, the prominent attorney representing former young attorney general for special criminal cases Febrie Adriansyah, refrain from connecting the President to the ongoing corruption investigation. This request follows Hotman’s recent press conference where he referenced Prabowo’s name while defending his client against serious allegations.

Party Leadership Expresses Concern Over Recent Statements

Bambang Haryadi, who serves as the Chair of the Central Board of Gerindra, publicly expressed his disappointment regarding Hotman’s remarks that seemingly tied Febrie’s legal troubles to President Prabowo. In a formal statement released on Sunday, July 19, 2026, Bambang characterized the lawyer’s comments as fundamentally inaccurate and inconsistent with the President’s established dedication to combating corruption throughout his political career.

According to Bambang, President Prabowo maintains an impartial approach toward law enforcement matters. The party leader emphasized that during various party activities, Prabowo has consistently maintained that he will not shield party members who engage in disgraceful conduct or become involved in corrupt practices. This principle, Bambang asserted, is not merely rhetorical but has been demonstrated through concrete actions.

“It’s proven; several regional leaders who violated the law and had affiliations with Gerindra were still prosecuted,” said the Deputy Chair of the XII Commission of the People’s Representative Council (DPR).

Legal Process Under Scrutiny

The Secretary of the Gerindra Party Faction in the DPR also addressed Hotman Paris directly, requesting that he avoid mentioning the President when defending his client who finds himself entangled in what is alleged to be a corruption case. Bambang reiterated that President Prabowo has never interfered in law enforcement processes, making Hotman’s references to the President’s supposed involvement particularly problematic.

Hotman had previously made statements suggesting that the police failed to obtain permission from President Prabowo Subianto before designating his client, Febrie Adriansyah, as a suspect in the Asabri case. “Imagine the pride of the president suddenly criminalized without even saying goodbye to the president,” said Hotman on Friday, July 18, 2026. This emotional appeal positioned Febrie as someone closely associated with the President’s legacy and achievements.

Hotman systematically denied all allegations leveled against his client, which ultimately resulted in Febrie being designated as a suspect in the Asabri case handled by the public prosecutor’s office. Furthermore, the attorney questioned the procedural aspects of Febrie’s designation as a suspect, arguing that the process violated the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) because Febrie was not summoned for questioning prior to being formally named as a suspect.

Febrie’s Contributions Highlighted in Defense

According to Hotman’s defense arguments, when Febrie served as the Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes and simultaneously held the position of Executive Chair of the Forest Area Enforcement Task Force (Satgas PKH), he made substantial contributions to non-tax state revenue collection. The attorney claimed that the former Deputy Attorney General represented a source of pride for President Prabowo, as through the law enforcement initiatives of the Satgas PKH under Febrie’s leadership, an impressive Rp300 trillion was collected within a single year and deposited directly to the state treasury.

Additionally, Hotman noted that there was a return of state losses amounting to Rp130 trillion. “It’s already Rp430 trillion returned, and that’s a source of pride for the president,” said Hotman. These financial achievements, according to the attorney, demonstrate Febrie’s effectiveness in recovering public funds and strengthening the nation’s financial position.

Febrie’s role as the Executive Chairman of the Satgas PKH was established through his position as Deputy Attorney General, as outlined in Presidential Decree Number 5 of 2025. This official designation provided the legal foundation for his leadership in the task force responsible for combating corruption in forest areas.

Legal Charges and Implications

In the Asabri case, the police implicated Febrie Adriansyah under multiple legal provisions. The charges include Article 12 B of the Law on Corruption Crimes and Article 3, Article 4 of the Law on Money Laundering Crimes, joined with Article 607 Paragraph 1 letters a and b of the Criminal Code. These comprehensive charges reflect the seriousness with which authorities are treating the allegations against the former attorney general.

The Gerindra Party’s intervention in this matter underscores the political sensitivity surrounding the case and the party’s desire to protect President Prabowo’s reputation from what they perceive as unnecessary associations with the corruption allegations. As the legal proceedings continue, all parties involved are watching closely to see how this situation will develop and what impact it may have on both the President’s administration and the broader anti-corruption efforts in Indonesia.

Jihan Ristiyanti contributed to the writing of this article.