Indonesian anti-graft agency seizes Rp2.7 billion in Pemalang corruption sting

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named four individuals, including the Regent of Pemalang, Anom Widyantoro, as suspects in a bribery and extortion scheme. The arrests were made during an operation that also yielded approximately Rp2.7 billion (around $170,000 USD) in cash, which has been presented as evidence.

The operation, which involved simultaneous raids in Pemalang, Purworejo, and Jakarta, led to the detention of 21 people. Following initial investigations, four were formally charged. Besides Regent Widyantoro, the other suspects are Setya Budi Dias Oktavianto, a staff member at the KPK, and two private individuals, Lilik Budi Suprianto and Mohamad Haris.

The KPK stated that the investigation is ongoing and will explore potential involvement of other parties. The alleged corruption involves extortion within the Pemalang Regency government and possibly extends to the manipulation of cases being processed by the KPK itself. The suspects have been detained for an initial 20-day period, extending until August 18, 2026.