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Pemalang Regent Arrested in KPK Sting Operation; Wealth Reported at Rp 21 Billion

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Regent of Pemalang, Anom Widiyantoro, was arrested in a sting operation by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on July 28, 2026.
  • His wealth was reported at Rp 21 billion as of December 31, 2025, with the largest assets being land and buildings valued at Rp 12 billion.
  • The KPK has not yet disclosed the specific corruption case leading to his arrest, though the Deputy Chairman confirmed the operation.

Pemalang Regent Anom Widiyantoro was apprehended in a sting operation by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on July 28, 2026. His declared wealth stood at Rp 21 billion as of December 31, 2025, according to his report to the KPK.

The largest portion of his assets, totaling Rp 12 billion, consists of land and buildings located across various cities including Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, Semarang, and Pemalang. Widiyantoro also reported owning vehicles valued at Rp 1 billion, including a Kawasaki Ninja RR, Yamaha RX-King, Honda Supra, Piaggio Primavera, Gesits, Honda Mio, and a Harley-Davidson. Three cars were also listed: a Honda HR-V, a Honda CR-V, and a Mercedes-Benz E300.

The largest portion of his assets, totaling Rp 12 billion, consists of land and buildings located across various cities including Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, Semarang, and Pemalang.

Details of the Regent's assets.

Beyond property and vehicles, his declared assets include Rp 440 million in other movable assets, Rp 902 million in securities, Rp 782 million in cash and cash equivalents, and Rp 7 billion in other assets. He also reported debts amounting to Rp 1.2 billion.

As of July 29, 2026, the KPK had not revealed the specific corruption charges that led to Widiyantoro's arrest. However, KPK Deputy Chairman Fitroh Rohcahyanto confirmed the operation.

The KPK has not yet disclosed the specific corruption case leading to his arrest, though the Deputy Chairman confirmed the operation.

Information regarding the ongoing investigation.
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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.