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The Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) is assessing a protection request filed by businessman Ferry Hongkiriwang, a witness in a money laundering case implicating former assistant attorney general for special crimes Febrie Adriansyah.
Former assistant attorney general for special crimes Febrie Adriansyah (right) arrives on Friday at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) detention center in Jakarta. The Attorney General's Office (AGO) transferred Febrie, a money laundering suspect, to the KPK detention facility. (Antara/Asprilla Dwi Adha)
The Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) is assessing a protection request filed by businessman Ferry Hongkiriwang, a witness in the money laundering case implicating former assistant attorney general for special crimes Febrie Adriansyah.The assessment by the witness protection agency came days after the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) announced plans to place the businessman in the agency’s protection for his own safety, prompting questions about the security concerns behind the move.
“We have received Ferry’s application for witness protection. We are currently conducting a preliminary assessment of the request,” LPSK deputy chair Susilaningtias told The Jakarta Post on Monday.
