KPK Takes Nine Individuals from Sukoharjo Sting Operation to Jakarta

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has apprehended nine individuals in connection with a sting operation conducted in Sukoharjo Regency, Central Java. The group, including Sukoharjo Regent Etik Suryani, was transported to Jakarta on Friday, July 10, 2026, following initial examinations of 18 people at the Surakarta City Police.

KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo confirmed that the first group of four individuals arrived at the KPK headquarters in Jakarta. This group included Regent Etik Suryani and three civil servants from the Sukoharjo Regency government. The remaining five individuals, comprising three more civil servants from the regency and two private sector employees, were still en route to Jakarta from various locations including Wonogiri, Solo, and Sukoharjo.

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Then from those 18 people, nine people are planned to be brought to Jakarta today.

Regent Etik Suryani arrived at the KPK building around 9:32 AM WIB, wearing a white shirt, black vest, black headscarf, and mask. She proceeded directly into the lobby without addressing the media or carrying any belongings. The KPK has not yet disclosed the identities of the five individuals still in transit.

According to Prasetyo, the case involves allegations of extortion targeting regional officials within the Sukoharjo Regency government. The KPK is still in the process of investigating the details of the case and gathering further information from those apprehended.

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The parties concerned were secured in the Wonogiri, Solo, and also Sukoharjo areas.