Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Narcotics Crimes Directorate of the Indonesian National Police (INP) Criminal Investigation Agency has uncovered a money laundering crime (TPPU) related to a drug lord involved in the distribution of crystal meth. Brigadier General Mukti Juharsa, the Director of the Narcotics Crime Directorate, revealed that this originated from the initial discovery of a 47 kg crystal meth smuggling operation. This operation led to the subsequent arrest of three individuals. As the investigation deepened, these suspects were found to have connections to a prominent drug lord identified as FA alias V, who has been active in the illegal drug trade since 2017. Further investigation was carried out in collaboration with the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) due to suspicions of money laundering. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday (8/24/23), he emphasized, "The distribution network for the suspect FA is centered in Java. However, the uncovering of this money laundering scheme was only made possible with the invaluable assistance of the PPATK. It was through their efforts that we became aware of his ownership of luxury vehicles." Providing insight into the subsequent investigation, he elaborated on the confiscation of crucial evidence, including 10 vehicles, 28 bank accounts accompanied by their passbooks, and 34 documents indicating land and property ownership. When these assets were consolidated, the total value amounted to a staggering Rp 89,062,860,000. Suspect FA is charged under Article 114 paragraph 2 in conjunction with Article 132 paragraph 1 of the Republic of Indonesia Law Number 35 of 2009 regarding Narcotics, Article 112 paragraph 2 in conjunction with Article 132 paragraph 1 of the Republic of Indonesia Law Number 35 of 2009, as well as Articles 3 and 4 of the Law Number 8 of 2010 concerning the Eradication of Money Laundering. (ay/hn/nm)