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Unsoed Rector Absent from KPK Integrity Forum After Arrest in Extortion Case
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Unsoed Rector Absent from KPK Integrity Forum After Arrest in Extortion Case

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Rector of Universitas Jenderal Soedirman (Unsoed), Akhmad Sodiq, was absent from an integrity forum due to his arrest in an alleged extortion or gratuity case.
  • The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) stated that Unsoed is a target for implementing campus integrity.
  • KPK has named six suspects, including the Rector, in the case related to new student admissions or gratuity.

The Rector of Universitas Jenderal Soedirman (Unsoed), Akhmad Sodiq, missed an integrity forum organized by the KPK and the Council of Rectors of State Universities in Indonesia. His absence was due to his arrest in an alleged extortion or gratuity case related to new student admissions. The KPK confirmed Sodiq's non-attendance at the event held in Jakarta on August 19-20, 2026.

The person concerned did not attend the event.

— Budi PrasetyoKPK spokesperson confirming the Rector's absence from the integrity forum.

Budi Prasetyo, a KPK spokesperson, stated that Unsoed is a target for implementing campus integrity, especially after a prior anti-corruption socialization event there. He emphasized the need for more serious commitment and efforts to improve campus ecosystem governance, including the application of values and culture.

The KPK's Director of Investigation, Achmad Taufik Husein, revealed that the sting operation, conducted in Purwokerto and Jakarta, led to the arrest of 14 individuals. Two were apprehended in Jakarta, including the Unsoed Rector, who was taken for intensive questioning. Twelve others were arrested in Purwokerto, with seven subsequently brought to Jakarta for further investigation.

Unsoed remains a target for the implementation of strengthening the campus ecosystem integrity.

— Budi PrasetyoKPK spokesperson explaining the commission's focus on Unsoed.

During the operation, the KPK seized approximately Rp665 million in cash and Rp99 million in bank account balances. Husein noted that while the Rector was in Jakarta for an event, no direct transaction was observed at that moment. However, the seized evidence met the criteria for a "caught in the act" offense.

With this incident, the commitment and efforts to improve the governance of the campus ecosystem must be carried out more seriously.

— Budi PrasetyoKPK spokesperson emphasizing the need for improved campus governance.

Six individuals have been named suspects in the case: Rector Akhmad Sodiq, Vice Rector III Norman Arie Prayoga, Head of Academic Affairs Eko Sumanto, and three private individuals: Dian Mulia Wardhana, Adhi Wiharto, and Mulyono. The investigation focuses on alleged extortion and gratuity related to new student admissions.

But indeed, because this is a series of investigation events, a number of pieces of evidence were found which then met the elements of a caught-in-the-act event.

— Achmad Taufik HuseinKPK's Director of Investigation explaining the basis for the arrests.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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