KPK Details Langkat Regent's Alleged Bribery Scheme Involving Project Kickbacks

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has detailed a bribery case implicating the Regent of Langkat, Syah Afandin, also known as Ondim, and a private individual, Yaqub Abdhal Al Mu’arif. The investigation centers on alleged kickbacks for project packages awarded in the Langkat Regency, North Sumatra, during the 2025-2026 period.

According to KPK's Acting Director of Investigation, Achmad Taufik Husein, Yaqub secured 80 project packages in the Education Department worth Rp 9.5 billion and 5 packages in the Housing and Settlement Area department valued at Rp 748 million. These were obtained through direct procurement methods, facilitated by coordination with the Commitment Making Officer and the then-Head of the Housing Department, Ilhamsyah Bangun.

Regent Syah Afandin allegedly demanded a 10% fee for projects in the Education Department and 17% for those in the Housing Department. An agreement was reached for a total fee of Rp 990 million for Education projects and Rp 126.8 million for Housing projects. Yaqub reportedly paid Ondim a total of Rp 800 million in installments between 2025 and April 2026, with further requests made for additional funds.

The investigation culminated in the arrest of seven individuals. On July 1, 2026, Yaqub was asked to meet Ondim, but the meeting was rerouted due to KPK surveillance. Yaqub was later instructed to deliver Rp 100 million to Syahrial, a close associate of the regent. KPK operatives intercepted the Rp 100 million cash during its transfer in Medan, leading to the arrests.

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Memang meminta fee proyek sebesar Rp 990 juta untuk proyek-proyek di Disdik dan Rp 126,8 juta untuk proyek-proyek di Disperkim.