Indonesian anti-graft agency names suspects in Regent's bribery case

Indonesian authorities have arrested the Regent of Pemalang, Anom Widiyantoro, along with three other individuals in a sting operation targeting alleged corruption. The arrests, made on July 28, 2026, by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), also resulted in the seizure of Rp 2 billion in cash.

The KPK identified the other suspects as Mohamad Haris, Lilik Budi Suprianto, and Setya Budi Dias. Haris is described as a private individual and confidant of the Regent, while Suprianto is also a private individual and the father of Dias, who is identified as a KPK employee in an administrative role.

Regent Anom Widiyantoro and Mohamad Haris are charged under articles related to bribery and corruption, specifically Pasal 12 huruf e and/or Pasal 12B of Law Number 31 of 1999, as amended. Lilik Budi Suprianto and Setya Budi Dias face charges under Pasal 12 huruf e of the same law. The KPK has detained the suspects for an initial 20-day period, from July 29 to August 17, 2026.

This operation marks the KPK's 18th sting operation of 2026, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat corruption within the Indonesian government. The case involves alleged extortion within the Pemalang regency's administration.