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        "msgid": "cak-imin-speaks-out-after-cilacap-regent-caught-in-kpk-sting-operation-1773582978",
        "date": "2026-03-15 20:00:00",
        "title": "Cak Imin Speaks Out After Cilacap Regent Caught in KPK Sting Operation",
        "author": "Akmal Fauzi",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Legal",
        "summary": "PKB Chairman Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar expressed concern following the KPK's designation of PKB-affiliated Cilacap Regent Syamsul Auliya Rachman as a suspect in an extortion case. The sting operation on 13 March 2026 uncovered an alleged scheme involving Rp610 million in extorted funds intended for Forkopimda allowances, with initial investigation indicating a total target of Rp750 million. Cak Imin stated the party would respect the legal process whilst expressing shock at the allegations.",
        "content": "<p>The General Chairman of the PKB (Partai Kebangkitan Bangsa) Central\nBoard, Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar, issued a detailed response following the\nCorruption Eradication Commission\u2019s (KPK) designation of Cilacap Regent\nSyamsul Auliya Rachman as a suspect. Cak Imin, as he is commonly known,\nexpressed shock that a party cadre was involved in alleged corruption\nthrough extortion.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the PKB Central Board offices in Jakarta on Sunday 15\nMarch, Cak Imin stated his concern regarding the legal troubles facing\nthe regional head in Central Java.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYes, we are concerned. We did not expect this,\u201d Cak Imin stated\nbriefly in response to Syamsul Auliya\u2019s legal status.<\/p>\n<p>However, Cak Imin emphasised that PKB would not interfere with the\nlegal steps being taken by the anti-corruption agency. \u201cNaturally, we\nrespect the legal process,\u201d he affirmed.<\/p>\n<p>The case began with a sting operation (OTT) conducted by the KPK on\n13 March 2026. This operation marked the ninth sting operation of 2026\nand the third during the holy month of Ramadan.<\/p>\n<p>During the operation, KPK investigators detained Syamsul Auliya\nRachman along with 26 others. Officers also seized cash in rupiah as\nevidence.<\/p>\n<p>On 14 March 2026, the KPK formally designated two senior officials\nfrom Cilacap Regency as suspects. According to KPK investigation, both\nwere allegedly involved in extortion and other illegal receipts within\nthe Cilacap Regency Government during the 2025-2026 budget year.<\/p>\n<p>Based on preliminary investigation findings, Syamsul was suspected of\ntargeting funds totalling Rp750 million from the extortion scheme. These\nfunds were reportedly planned to be allocated at Rp515 million for Raya\nDay Allowances (THR) for the Cilacap Regency Regional Leadership\nCommunication Forum (Forkopimda), with the remainder intended for\npersonal purposes.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to the sting operation, the suspect reportedly succeeded in\ncollecting Rp610 million.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/cak-imin-speaks-out-after-cilacap-regent-caught-in-kpk-sting-operation-1773582978",
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