KPK searches locations in Kuansing Regent bribery case

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is conducting searches at multiple locations as part of its investigation into alleged bribery and gratuities. The probe centers on the release of Limited Production Forest Areas (HPT) and implicates the Regent of Kuantan Singingi (Kuansing), Suhardiman Amby, who is accused of receiving bribes for this purpose.

KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo confirmed the ongoing searches, stating that further details regarding the locations and findings would be provided once the operation concludes. "The investigators are still carrying out searches at several locations," Prasetyo said in a written message. "The locations and results will be updated later."

Suhardiman Amby, along with the Regional Secretary of the Kuansing Regency Government, Zulkarnain, and the Director of PT Mitra Ideal Consultant (MIC), Ardiles, have been named as suspects in the case. They are accused of involvement in bribery related to the release of forest areas and other alleged corrupt practices.

The suspects have been detained for 20 days, until July 20, 2026, at the KPK's detention center. Suhardiman, as the alleged recipient, faces charges under Article 12 letters a or b and/or Article 12 B of the Anti-Corruption Law. Zulkarnain and Ardiles, identified as the givers, are charged under Article 605 or Article 606 paragraph (1) of Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code, in conjunction with Law Number 1 of 2026 concerning the Adjustment of Penalties, and Article 20 letter c of the Criminal Code.