inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Indonesian National Police (INP) Criminal Investigation Agency, successfully apprehended Frans Antoni, a person on the Priority Wanted List (DPO) and a repeat offender who played a central role in the international narcotics network of Fredy Pratama.
Frans Antoni was detained at the Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday (6/18/2026), before being repatriated to Indonesia on Friday (6/19/2026).
The suspect was repatriated by plane from Terminal 3 of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport using a Travel Document in Lieu of a Passport (SPLP), as he was known to have entered Malaysia illegally.
Within the organizational structure of Fredy Pratama's syndicate, he is known to have held dual roles as financial controller, field operations manager, and international network liaison.
Based on the results of the investigation, Frans Antoni is suspected of being the operational mastermind behind the money laundering scheme involving narcotics proceeds, which took place between 2017 and 2023. During this period, he was recorded as having transported the proceeds of crime from Indonesia to Thailand on approximately 168 trips.
Each trip involved a minimum of IDR 1 billion, which was first disguised through money changers in Indonesia. The funds were then converted into 1,000 Singapore Dollar notes before being transported abroad.
In addition to his role in the cross-border money transfers, Frans Antoni was also known to have received cash deposits totaling 1,200,000 Singapore Dollars from Kosnadi Irwan, also known as Uncle.
Investigators also discovered the suspect's involvement in controlling three BCA escrow accounts, using the identity of his younger brother, Steven Antoni, which were allegedly used to accommodate and channel the proceeds of crime.
Upon his arrival in Indonesia, Frans Antoni immediately underwent intensive questioning by investigators.
The Head of INP Public Relations Division, Johnny Eddizon Isir, stated that the successful arrest of Frans Antoni was the result of close cooperation between INP and various parties, including relevant authorities in Malaysia and Indonesian government representatives abroad.
"Frans Antoni is a key figure in Fredy Pratama's network. His role was not only as an executor in the field, but also as a financial controller and liaison to the international network. His arrest is a strategic step to thoroughly dismantle the organizational structure and flow of funds of this international narcotics syndicate," Johnny told reporters in Jakarta on Saturday (6/20/2026).
He emphasized that the police will continue to investigate the case to trace assets derived from narcotics crimes and prosecute all parties involved.
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