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Police Seize Millions in Foreign Currency from Jakarta Cafe Vault

Police officers conduct a search and seize evidence at Cafe de'Clan Signature in Jakarta

Police officers conduct a search and seize evidence at Cafe de'Clan Signature in Jakarta

The police went to Cafe de'Clan Signature in the Cipete area of South Jakarta on Wednesday night. They were looking for evidence in a large corruption case. Inside the cafe, they found a massive safe hidden deep within the walls.

According to Jakarta Metropolitan Area Police Public Relations Chief Commissioner Budi Hermanto, investigators discovered large sums of Singapore dollars and United States dollars inside the vault. The amount of money was described as fantastic. Officers also seized several financial documents from the property.

The raid is part of a broader crackdown ordered by President Prabowo Subianto into corruption, bribery, and money laundering. Based on police reports, the investigation involves three major state entities: the state electricity company PLN, the social insurance firm Asabri, and the steel maker Krakatau Steel. The PLN case is tied to a coal graft scandal that recently caused a major blackout across Sumatra.

The police have not yet finished counting the foreign currency. Investigators from the Corruption Eradication Corps and the local police department are currently analyzing the seized documents to build their case. Simultaneous raids were also conducted at other locations, including the Coin Money Changer.

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