Inp.polri.go.id - Palembang. The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has uncovered a money laundering scheme linked to drug networks operating between Malaysia, Aceh, and Palembang, seizing assets worth over Rp 64 billion from four suspects. 

During a press conference on Wednesday (9/10/2024), BNN Chief Marthinus Hukom said that the suspects, identified as AT alias WH, AI alias AC, and LN, used various methods to launder drug money, including cash deposits and withdrawals using different accounts. 

The assets include cash, land, buildings, and vehicles. The syndicate leader, a Malaysian national, remains at large, as reported by antaranws.com.

South Sumatra Regional Police Chief Inspector General Andi Rianto urged continued collaboration with BNN to combat drug crimes and target offenders’ finances, emphasizing that efforts shouldn’t stop at arresting couriers and users.

The investigation began in March 2024 after BNN traced financial transactions from the suspects’ narcotics activities. BNN collaborated with the South Sumatra Police, Sriwijaya Military Command, and other agencies to track and confiscate the assets.

The suspects face charges under the Narcotics Law and the Anti-Money Laundering Law, carrying a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and fines of up to Rp 10 billion. 

(mg/inp/pr/nm)