Lawyer Denies Febrie Adriansyah Received Money from Tan Kian

Legal Representative Disputes Financial Ties Between Febrie Adriansyah and Property Developer

Hotman Paris Hutapea Challenges Allegations of Bribery

Tempatdonasi.com – Hotman Paris Hutapea, the legal counsel representing Febrie Adriansyah, the former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus), has firmly rejected claims that his client accepted funds from property entrepreneur Tan Kian. During a media briefing held at the Attorney General’s Office Jampidsus Building in Jakarta on Friday, the attorney made his position clear regarding the financial relationship between the two parties.

When addressing whether Tan Kian was aware of transferring more than Rp50 billion, Hotman responded with a definitive negative. He emphasized that the situation involves no monetary exchange whatsoever. This clarification came following Febrie’s examination by AGO investigators, who had classified him as a suspect in connection with alleged corruption and money laundering offenses related to the PT Asabri case spanning from 2020 through 2024.

“Regarding whether Tan Kian knew about giving over Rp50 billion, the answer is no. What’s clear is that there’s no money involved,” Hotman stated during the press conference, as documented by ANTARA news agency.

Questioning the Suspect Designation

Hotman raised important questions about the logic behind Febrie’s suspect status while Tan Kian remains classified as a witness. He pointed out that if the property developer genuinely provided a bribe to Febrie, then Tan Kian should logically hold suspect status as well. The attorney questioned why a high-ranking law enforcement official like Febrie would be immediately named a suspect while the alleged briber was not.

According to Hotman, the twelve judges who handled the PT Asabri corruption case through all stages, including the judicial review (PK) phase, never once questioned Tan Kian’s position as a witness. This consistency in treatment, according to the lawyer, supports his client’s position.

“If he’s the briber, why isn’t he a suspect now? Why is the Jampidsus, a high-ranking law enforcement official, immediately named a suspect?” Hotman asked rhetorically during his explanation.

Tan Kian’s Limited Role in the Case

The lawyer further clarified that Tan Kian had no direct connection to the PT Asabri corruption matter. His involvement was strictly limited to operational cooperation (KSO) with Benny Tjokrosaputro, one of the suspects in the Asabri case. Hotman explained that Benny Tjokro owned certain land parcels and established a joint venture partnership with Tan Kian.

Importantly, the attorney stressed that the land in question belonged to Benny Tjokro, not to Asabri. This distinction is crucial because it means that zero assets belonging to Asabri were acquired by Tan Kian through their partnership. The land involved in their operational cooperation has since been confiscated by the Prosecutor’s Office and is currently undergoing auction proceedings. Hotman emphasized that this situation results in no financial losses to state finances from Tan Kian’s involvement.

Police Investigation and AGO Orders

Earlier, the Jakarta Metropolitan Police announced that they had conducted investigations into Tan Kian concerning three separate cases of alleged corruption and money laundering. One of these matters specifically related to the legal proceedings involving state officials in the PT Asabri case during the 2020-2024 timeframe.

Budi Hermanto, Senior Commissioner and Head of Public Relations for the Jakarta Metropolitan Police, confirmed that Tan Kian was included among fifteen witnesses who had been formally questioned. He stated that the examination process encompassed all fifteen witnesses, and Tan Kian retained his status as a witness throughout.

“We conveyed that the examination earlier included 15 witnesses who were questioned, one of whom was Tan Kian. Therefore, the person concerned still has the status of a witness,” Budi Hermanto explained.

The Attorney General’s Office subsequently issued investigation orders (sprindik) after receiving a transfer of three cases from the National Police as part of coordinated law enforcement efforts. The first order, sprindik number 43, addresses the alleged corruption and money laundering case involving PT KNI. The second, sprindik number 44, concerns the alleged corruption case regarding coal management at a steam power plant, which is suspected of causing the blackout incident. The third order, sprindik number 45, covers the alleged corruption and money laundering case involving PT Asabri.