Witness Admits to Withdrawing IDR 13 Billion Cash After Office Raided in Febrie's Money Laundering Case

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Two partners from AVR Law Office, Rustandi and Albertus Yohanes Eko Purwanto, admitted to withdrawing cash amounting to IDR 13 billion from the law firm’s account following a search.

This admission was made while they were testifying as witnesses in a corruption trial at the Central Jakarta Corruption Court on Wednesday (11/11/2026).

This case involves three defendants: former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus) Febrie Adriansyah, lawyer Don Ritto alias Idon, and the Commissioner of PT Koin Money Changer, Nurman Herin.

“Who made the withdrawal on the date following the search?” asked the prosecutor, addressing Rustandi.

“I and Mr. Eko,” replied Rustandi.

The prosecutor then confirmed whether the withdrawal was made jointly.

“Together?” the prosecutor asked.

“Correct,” Rustandi replied.

Rustandi explained that the cash withdrawal was initiated by him together with Albertus Eko.

The funds were earmarked for addressing administrative issues, including paying tax obligations.

“We wanted to correct all the problems. If there are taxes that need to be paid, we will pay them,” Rustandi stated.

When the prosecutor followed up, Rustandi mentioned that AVR Law Office had been making tax payments regularly.

Eko Purwanto, who was also questioned, confirmed Rustandi’s statement.

He mentioned that the IDR 13 billion was withdrawn in two parts for tax payments.

“The last one was indeed around IDR 13 billion, so about IDR 6.5 billion if I'm not mistaken. That was indeed for paying the last tax,” said Eko Purwanto.