Gembong Fredy Pratama Washes Drug Business Money Through His Father

The National Police Chief reminded the younger generation of Indonesia to be aware of drug trafficking in Malang Regency, East Java, Friday (15/9/2023). BETWEEN/HO-Humas Malang Police.

The Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police has also investigated the crime of money laundering (TPPU) from drug kingpin Fredy Pratama. Fredy's temporary investigation results used his father's name to build karaoke venues, hotels, and restaurants.

"He distributes it through his father, is used for karaoke businesses, hotels, restaurants and so on," said Director of Narcotics Crime at the National Police, Brigadier General Mukti Juharsa, to reporters, Saturday, September 16.

In addition, Lian Silas, who is Fredy Pratama's father, also used the money from the drug business to buy land and building assets in several areas. Almost all of them have been confiscated.

"There are also lands that his father bought as assets rather than money laundering carried out by Fredy, especially for the money," he said.

Now, Lian Silas has been arrested and prosecuted. In fact, the case file has been sent to the Prosecutor's Office for further investigation.

"We have also processed you. The file is already in the prosecutor's office, God willing, it will be P-21 soon," said Mukti.

Fredy Pratama is the leader of one of the largest drug kingpins in Indonesia. In the last three years, his network has circulated 10.2 tons of crystal methamphetamine.

In fact, Fredy is said to have a drug business relationship with the Golden Triangle or Golden Triangle network.

Currently, his whereabouts are being hunted. The National Police cooperates with the Immigration and the Malaysian, Thai, and Interpol police. If detected through the official border route, the Police will find out soon.

Based on the latest information, Fredy Pratama is said to be in the territory of Thailand.