Indonesia arrests former anti-graft prosecutor after cash and gold seizure

Indonesian authorities arrested former anti-graft prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah after seizing millions of dollars and more than 70 kilogrammes of gold bars from his home and other properties, an official said Friday.

Assistant Attorney General for Oversight Rudi Margono told reporters that Febrie is accused of money laundering while serving as Indonesia's top anti-corruption prosecutor.

Febrie stepped down on July 11 after more than four years in the role. The move followed raids on properties including his house outside Jakarta.

Investigators seized $19 million in various currencies and 74 kilogrammes, or 163 pounds, of gold bars worth millions more.

After hours of questioning, Febrie denied wrongdoing late Friday and told local television that he was a victim of criminalisation. His lawyer, Febri Diansyah, said his client hoped the legal process would proceed fairly.

The investigation was started by police and later handed to anti-corruption specialists in Febrie's former office.