Indonesian Regent Accused of Extorting $330,000 from Officials

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is delving into the financial dealings of the non-active Regent of Tulungagung, Gatut Sunu Wibowo, specifically concerning alleged extortion. The investigation focuses on the sum of money the Regent purportedly received from the Head of the Tulungagung Financial and Asset Management Agency (BPKAD), Dwi Hary Subagyo.

The KPK is examining the details of this alleged scheme, which involves demands made to 16 heads of regional work units (OPD) and other officials within the Tulungagung Regency government. According to KPK Deputy for Enforcement and Execution, Asep Guntur Rahayu, the Regent, through his aide Dwi Yoga Ambal, allegedly requested a total of Rp 5 billion.

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The witness attended the summons of the investigators.

Investigators have reportedly gathered that Gatut Sunu Wibowo received Rp 2.7 billion of the demanded Rp 5 billion before his arrest. The funds were allegedly used for various personal needs, including purchasing shoes, medical expenses, and entertaining guests. The Regent is also accused of using the money to provide holiday bonuses (THR) to officials within the local government's coordination forum.

The investigation includes questioning witnesses who may have knowledge of these transactions. The KPK arrested Gatut Sunu Wibowo and his aide, Dwi Yoga Ambal, in a sting operation on April 10, 2026. The case is currently under investigation, with the KPK seeking to uncover the full extent of the alleged corruption.

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The money was also used by GSW for holiday bonuses (THR) to a number of Regional Leadership Coordination Forums in the Tulungagung Regency Government.