Pekalongan Regent Faces Trial for Corruption in Outsourcing Deals

Non-active Pekalongan Regent Fadia A. Rafiq is set to stand trial for alleged corruption involving the procurement of outsourcing services. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has submitted the case files to the Semarang Corruption Court, marking a significant step in the legal proceedings.

KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated that the prosecution is awaiting the court's decision on the trial date to present the indictment. Following the case transfer, Fadia's detention status shifted from the KPK Detention Center to the Semarang Women's Correctional Institution. The KPK expressed its hope for an independent, objective, and transparent trial to uncover legal facts and ensure justice for all parties involved.

Fadia was arrested on March 3, 2026, in an operation related to alleged conflicts of interest in the outsourcing services procurement. Investigators suspect Fadia is the beneficial owner of PT Raja Nusantara Berjaya (RNB), a company she allegedly established with her husband and son while serving as regent. RNB reportedly secured outsourcing projects across various Pekalongan government agencies and hospitals between 2023 and 2026.

According to KPK Deputy for Enforcement and Execution Asep Guntur Rahayu, Fadia allegedly instructed her son and a trusted aide to influence department heads to award contracts to RNB, even when other companies offered lower bids. The KPK estimates that PT RNB received approximately Rp 46 billion from these contracts, with Fadia's family allegedly profiting Rp 19 billion. The remaining funds were reportedly used for outsourcing employee salaries, while the rest was distributed among family members and associates.