KPK Detains BPK Official and Private Individual in South Sumatra Bribery Case

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has detained two new suspects in an ongoing bribery case within the Muara Enim Regency government in South Sumatra. The individuals arrested are Titin Rita Lestari, who headed the Audit Team for the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) in South Sumatra, and a private individual named Augus Dwianggara.

Their detention follows a series of arrests of BPK civil servants as part of an extended sting operation (OTT) in Muara Enim. The KPK had previously apprehended five BPK civil servants on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, as part of the continuing investigation. Both Titin and Augus were seen being escorted into a KPK detention vehicle on Thursday, June 11, 2026, wearing orange vests and with their hands cuffed.

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I did not receive money, this is not fair. I was just carrying out orders. I was just carrying out orders. I was just implementing.

Upon her arrest, Titin Rita Lestari claimed she did not receive any bribes related to the Muara Enim Regency government, stating, "I did not receive money, this is not fair. I was just carrying out orders. I was just carrying out orders. I was just implementing." When questioned about who received the bribes, she indicated that her superiors were involved, saying, "My superiors, in stages."

The KPK is scheduled to hold a press conference to provide detailed explanations of the case involving the two new suspects. This development is an extension of a previous operation that led to the arrest of 10 individuals, including Edison, the Regent of Muara Enim, his secretary, a marketing representative, and Edison's confidant. The alleged bribery scheme reportedly aimed to cover up BPK findings concerning procurement processes in the Muara Enim Regency, including the procurement of smart TVs or smart boards.

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My superiors, in stages.