Ex-MPR Secretary-General questioned over gratification evidence

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is actively investigating former Secretary-General of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), Ma'ruf Cahyono, for alleged gratification related to the procurement of goods and services within the MPR Secretariat General. A key focus of the investigation is the evidence of gratification that investigators have uncovered, which formed the basis for designating Cahyono as a suspect.

KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated that the commission is also scrutinizing the mechanisms of procurement processes at the MPR. He explained that the KPK has not yet detained Cahyono as they are still collecting additional evidence and testimonies. Cahyono underwent his first examination on Thursday, June 25, 2026, since being named a suspect on July 3, 2025.

Following his approximately 10-hour examination, Cahyono denied allegations of receiving Rp 17 billion in gratification during his tenure as MPR Secretary-General in 2016. "No, it wasn't like that. I've explained everything," he told reporters outside the KPK building. His lawyer accompanied him during the questioning.

The KPK's investigation began by questioning Cucu Riwayati, who served as a procurement official for shipping and duplication at the MPR Secretariat General from 2020-2021, and Fahmi Idris, a member of the procurement working group during the same period. Both were asked about the procurement processes during the time the alleged bribery occurred. The KPK has since interviewed other witnesses to gather more information.

MPR Chairman Ahmad Muzani expressed respect for the KPK's investigation into the alleged corruption. "If there is alleged misuse in the financial management at the MPR, then the MPR respects what the KPK leadership is doing in efforts to save and eradicate these allegations," Muzani stated. However, he declined to comment further, deferring to the explanation from MPR Secretary-General Siti Fauziah that current and past MPR leadership were not involved in the alleged gratification case.