KPK Names Unsoed Rector, Five Others Suspects in Student Admission Bribery Case

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has officially named six individuals as suspects in an alleged bribery and extortion scheme connected to the new student admission process at Jenderal Soedirman University (Unsoed). The investigation follows a sting operation and intensive interrogations conducted by the KPK.

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KPK has found that a criminal act has occurred and has elevated this case to the investigation stage. Subsequently, based on sufficient evidence, KPK has named six suspects.

The suspects include Unsoed Rector Akhmad Sodiq, Vice Rector III Norman Arie Prayoga, Head of Academic Affairs Eko Sumanto, and three private individuals: Dian Mulia Wardhana, Adhi Wiharto, and Mulyono. The KPK stated that sufficient evidence has been found to elevate the case to the investigation stage.

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So the additional costs arising from the levies, outside of the mandatory fees (UKT and IPI), were felt to be very burdensome for new prospective students.

According to the KPK's preliminary findings, the alleged corruption involved extortion and the acceptance of gratuities during the independent admission pathway. This pathway, managed by Unsoed, involves fees such as the Single Tuition Fee (UKT) and Institutional Development Fee (IPI). The KPK highlighted that additional payments beyond these mandatory fees were allegedly demanded, placing a significant burden on prospective students and their families.

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In August 2026, Norman Arie Prayoga, as Vice Rector III of Unsoed, with the knowledge of Akhmad Sodiq as Rector of Unsoed, through two intermediaries named Dian Mulia Wardhana and Adhi Wiharto (private parties), allegedly asked for Rp650 million from the parents of a prospective student at the Faculty of Medicine.

One specific instance cited involved Vice Rector Norman Arie Prayoga, with the knowledge of Rector Akhmad Sodiq, allegedly requesting Rp650 million from the parents of a prospective medical student through two intermediaries. Despite the payment, the student was reportedly not admitted. When the parents sought a full refund, the intermediaries had already used the funds for personal expenses. The intermediaries then informed Prayoga of the situation.

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However, after the money was given to DMW (Dian Mulia Wardhana) and AW (Adhi Wiharto), their child was declared to have not passed the new student selection.