KPK Probes Kuansing Regent Bribery
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Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating alleged illicit payments to the Regent of Kuantan Singingi (Kuansing), Suhardiman Amby, related to forest area releases. The KPK also detained the Regent and a Regional Secretary for alleged bribery, though they reportedly evaded capture. A corruption case in Kuansing has been stated by the KPK to tarnish the region's traditional values.
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