Speaking after witnessing the handover at the Attorney General's Office in Jakarta, he emphasized that the recovery demonstrates the government’s determination to fight corruption.
"This coincides with the first year since I was inaugurated as President. I consider this a positive sign. It shows the government's and the Attorney General's strong and courageous efforts to serve the people and safeguard the nation's wealth," Prabowo said.
He stressed that Indonesia could prosper if its wealth is managed with integrity. "Our nation is rich. If we manage it well, with courage, we will rise quickly," he added.
Prabowo likened the recovered funds to building more than 8,000 schools or improving living conditions for five million coastal residents.
"With Rp13 trillion, we can renovate over 8,000 schools. If we allocate Rp22 billion per fishing village, that's enough to build 600 villages for our fishermen," he said.
The government plans to establish over 1,000 fishing villages by the end of 2026, each equipped with proper infrastructure and facilities.
Prabowo said the returned funds reflect the scale of financial losses from corruption in the natural resources sector, particularly palm oil. He criticized the companies involved for prioritizing exports over domestic needs.
"The products were extracted and shipped abroad while people struggled for weeks to access cooking oil. This is not just pure greed — it is a form of economic subversion," he stated.
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Editor: Anton Santoso
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