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Langkat Regent Arrested by KPK at Private Residence

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Indonesian authorities arrested Langkat Regent Syah Afandin at his private residence in Medan.
  • The arrest was part of an operation that detained seven people and seized hundreds of millions of rupiah.
  • The case is suspected to involve bribery related to projects in the Langkat education and housing departments.

Langkat Regent Syah Afandin was arrested by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) at his private home in Medan, North Sumatra. He was among seven individuals detained in a sting operation on Thursday, July 2, 2026, during which hundreds of millions of rupiah were confiscated.

The regent was arrested at his private residence located in the Medan area.

— Budi PrasetyoKPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo confirming the arrest location of the Langkat Regent.

The operation spanned three locations: Langkat Regency, Binjai City, and Medan City. "The regent was arrested at his private residence located in the Medan area," stated KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the KPK building in South Jakarta.

This case is reportedly linked to alleged bribery for projects within the Langkat Regency's Education and Public Housing and Settlement departments. However, the KPK has not yet provided further details on the bribery allegations. "Of course, it will also be investigated and explored whether there were other receipts or gratifications made by the Regent or state officials in the Langkat region," Budi added.

Of course, it will also be investigated and explored whether there were other receipts or gratifications made by the Regent or state officials in the Langkat region.

— Budi PrasetyoKPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo discussing potential further investigations into corruption by the arrested regent and other officials.

In addition to the regent, the KPK arrested one civil servant from Langkat Regency and five private individuals. They underwent initial examination at the Medan City Police after being apprehended. Only the regent was transported to the KPK headquarters in Jakarta, with his arrival scheduled for Friday afternoon.

The regent, who was brought to Jakarta this afternoon, is scheduled to arrive at the Merah Putih Building.

— Budi PrasetyoKPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo providing details on the transport of the arrested regent to KPK headquarters.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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