Misuse of Confiscated Assets Erodes Prosecutor Trust

JAKARTA, KOMPAS – The misappropriation of seized goods by certain individuals within the prosecutor’s office must not be left without clear legal consequences. Any direct use of seized assets has violated justice and undermined public trust in the Adhyaksa Corps.

At the 2nd Anniversary (HUT) celebration of the Asset Recovery Agency (BPA) on Thursday (12/2/2026), Attorney General Sanitiar Burhanuddin revealed that there are prosecutors who have misused seized assets. He cited an example of a seized apartment being used by a prosecutor in the Jakarta area. However, he did not disclose the identity of the prosecutor in question.

“Many of our assets are still scattered, assets that we should possess are still being claimed by the prosecutors, especially in Central Jakarta. Many assets that are not owned by the prosecutors are occupied by them, quietly,” said Burhanuddin at that time.

He also requested that the abuse be stopped immediately. Seized assets should be managed to recover the financial losses to the state. He ordered that the BPA be able to trace the seized assets held by the prosecutor all this time. “I hope this will truly be collected later. It must not happen again. Anyone who uses it must obtain permission from the BPA,” he said.

Netizens have been questioning the actions of the prosecutor who is instead utilizing the seized assets. This can be referred to as partaking in the proceeds of corruption. “Criticism has no effect, and it is allowed to escalate. Can this be classified in the language of participating in enjoying the proceeds of corruption?” wrote the account Cakrawala Nusantara on social media platform X.

The Chairman of the Attorney General Commission (Komjak) Pujiyono Suwadi, when contacted on Saturday (14/2/2026), stated that seized items used by certain prosecutors often become the subject of complaints to Komjak. Each complaint has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Office (Kejagung) for further action.

According to him, there should be no room for the misuse of seized goods, no matter how small. “We hope that the seized assets will be auctioned off soon and can be included in the Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) of the prosecutor’s office,” he stated.

Concrete steps for regulation

Commission member, Nurokhman, added that the use of seized goods for personal interests is an unjustifiable action and should not be regarded as something commonplace. If there is any utilization, the mechanism must be clear through a borrowing scheme for official and operational purposes, not for personal interests.

“What the Attorney General conveyed actually demonstrates an attitude of openness and a commitment to internal reform. However, this openness must be accompanied by concrete steps for regulation and enforcement of discipline,” said Nurokhman.

If there is indeed the use of apartments or other assets controlled by the prosecutor without a legitimate mechanism, it constitutes an ethical violation and may even potentially violate the law. He urged for strict enforcement of discipline and ethics, and if criminal elements are found, they must be processed in accordance with applicable laws.

“Equally important is the digitization and transparency of seized asset data, so that public and internal oversight becomes stronger. Strengthening both internal and external supervision, including coordination between the internal oversight of the Prosecutor’s Office and the Prosecutor’s Commission,” said Nurokhman.

Furthermore, Nurokhman explained that when seized assets are used unlawfully, it results not only in administrative and criminal violations but also erodes public trust in law enforcement institutions. This is a serious issue as it pertains to the morality of office and the integrity of officials. Therefore, corrective measures must be taken decisively and systematically.

In addition to strict sanctions, a comprehensive and transparent audit of all seized items is also necessary, particularly for high-value assets such as properties and vehicles. Furthermore, administrative enforcement must be promptly carried out by the BPA, including the evacuation of assets that are used without a valid legal basis.

Nurokhman emphasized that the Komjak will monitor the subsequent steps of the Attorney General’s Office. His party will also seek clarification and ensure that this reform does not stop at mere statements but is truly realized in concrete actions.

“We emphasize that integrity is the main foundation of law enforcement. There must be no room for the misuse of seized goods, no matter how small. The Prosecutor’s Office must set an example in the management of state assets that is clean and accountable,” said Nurokhman.

Warning to the Adhyaksa Corps

The Head of the Legal Information Center of the Attorney General’s Office, Anang Supriatna, stated that the remarks made by the Attorney General regarding the use of seized assets by prosecutors serve as a warning to all ranks of the Adhyaksa Corps, including the BPA. The assets that have been managed, whether originating from criminal acts related to corruption or general crimes, must be improved to prevent any further misappropriation.

“And this is being addressed, and in this case, you may have heard some time ago about a case regarding the return of problematic evidence that was then processed criminally. Therefore, he is truly focused on this,” said Anang.

He assured that the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) would take firm action against individuals who control the property without the agency’s knowledge or official permission. “That’s why it’s being properly regulated. If there’s an ethical violation, it will be processed by the Deputy Attorney General’s Supervision Office (Jamwas). If there’s a crime, we’ll prosecute it. This is a strong warning not only in Jakarta but also outside of Jakarta,” Anang said.

In 2025, public attention was focused on the case of prosecutor Azam Akhmad Akhsya, who embezzled evidence from victims of the fraudulent investment in the Fahrenheit trading robot in 2025. Evidence worth Rp 63.8 billion was supposed to be returned to the victims. However, Azzam instead embezzled nearly Rp 12 billion. The money was, among other things, deposited in the defendant’s wife’s account and in deposits, as well as used to purchase land.

Azam was found guilty by the panel of judges of the Jakarta Corruption Court and was sentenced to 7 years in prison in July 2025. Subsequently, his sentence was increased on appeal to 9 years in prison in September 2025.

Not stopping there, the indictment against Azam also details the flow of money from the embezzlement. One of the names mentioned is that of the West Jakarta Attorney General, Hendri Antoro, who is said to have received Rp 500 million. This money was entrusted by Azam through Dody Gazali, who served as the Acting Head of the General Criminal Section (Kasi Pidum)/Head of the Evidence Section at the West Jakarta Attorney’s Office around December 2023. Dody is also reported to have received Rp 300 million.

It was also mentioned that funds flowed to Iwan Ginting, the former Head of the West Jakarta District Attorney’s Office, amounting to Rp 500 million, then to a prosecutor named Sunarto, the former Head of the General Crimes Section at the West Jakarta District Attorney’s Office, amounting to Rp 450 million, Rp 300 million for Muhammad Adib Adam, the Head of the General Crimes Section at the West Jakarta District Attorney’s Office, and Rp 200 million for prosecutor Baroto, the Head of the Pre-Prosecution Subsection at the West Jakarta District Attorney’s Office.

However, the Attorney General’s Office decided not to prosecute Hendri Antoro. Hendri Antoro was merely removed from his position as the Head of the West Jakarta District Attorney’s Office.