Kadin Solo Chairman Admits Giving Rp 125 Million to Former Pati Regent Sudewo

Ferry Septha Indrianto, chairman of the Surakarta Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), has admitted to giving Rp 125 million to former Pati Regent Sudewo via an intermediary. Indrianto testified as a witness in a bribery and gratuity trial at the Semarang Corruption Court.

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I handed over Rp 125 million through Nur Widayat. He claimed to be Mr. Sudewo's man.

Indrianto, who is also the Director of PT Indria Putra Persada, stated that he handed the money to businessman Nur Widayat, who claimed to be Sudewo's trusted associate. "I handed over Rp 125 million through Nur Widayat. He claimed to be Mr. Sudewo's man," Indrianto told the court. The funds originated from the profits of the Solo-Semarang Double Track Railway Project (JGSS) 1, a project valued at Rp 22 billion that PT Indria Putra Persada won.

The witness explained that the money transfer was initiated by Dheky Martin, the project's Commitment Making Officer (PPK), who informed Indrianto that someone connected to Sudewo would meet him and requested a sum of money. Indrianto initially believed the payment was related to Sudewo's support as a member of Commission V of the House of Representatives, representing the Solo electoral district, and his proximity to the project's location, potentially aiding in land acquisition. However, Indrianto could not confirm if Sudewo actually received the money as he never met the former legislator directly.

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Pak Dheky conveyed that someone would meet me, Mr. Sudewo's man. I was asked to give a sum of money, the amount was left to me.

In the ongoing case, prosecutors have accused Sudewo of receiving bribes and gratuities amounting to approximately Rp 3.8 billion from various projects within the Directorate General of Railways (DJKA). Additionally, the Gerindra politician is charged with receiving Rp 2.4 billion related to the appointment of village officials in Pati Regency for the 2025-2026 period. The Semarang Corruption Court had previously rejected Sudewo's exception plea, ordering prosecutors to proceed with the trial and present witnesses. The proceedings saw some unrest following a ruling on June 28, 2026, requiring police intervention for an evacuation.

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I thought Mr. Sudewo, as a member of the DPR whose residence is close to the project site, would certainly help with land acquisition efforts.