Unsoed Rector Ahmad Sodiq Detained by KPK Over Admission Bribery Case

Ahmad Sodiq, the Rector of Jenderal Soedirman University (Unsoed), has been officially detained by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). The detention comes after Sodiq was named a suspect in a case involving alleged extortion and the receipt of gratification during the university's new student admission process.

The KPK apprehended Sodiq following an arrest operation (OTT). Images show Sodiq, along with other unidentified suspects, wearing detention vests as they were escorted to a KPK vehicle after undergoing examinations at the KPK's Red and White Building in Jakarta. The operation reportedly took place on Friday, August 21, 2026, with the detention formalized early Saturday, August 22, 2026.

According to the KPK, the alleged corruption involved extortion and the acceptance of other forms of gratification by state officials within the framework of admitting new students to Unsoed in Purwokerto, Central Java. The commission presented evidence, including cash, during a press conference held on Friday, August 21, 2026, detailing the findings of the sting operation.

The case highlights ongoing efforts by Indonesian authorities to combat corruption within the higher education sector. The KPK's actions aim to ensure transparency and integrity in the crucial process of university admissions, preventing undue influence or financial impropriety.