JAKARTA \u2014 Indonesia\u2019s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has\nnamed three suspects following a sting operation into alleged corruption\nwithin the Klaten Regency Government during the 2025\u20132026 budget years.\nOne of the suspects is Hamenang Wajar Ismoyo, Klaten Regent for the\n2025\u20132030 term.<\/p>\n
During the operation, KPK investigators detained 23 people on 15\nOctober 2026 at three locations: Klaten, Surakarta and Jakarta. Ten of\nthem were taken to the KPK\u2019s Red-and-White Building for further\nquestioning. The investigation eventually focused on three suspects.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter finding indications of a criminal corruption offence, the KPK\nheld a case review at leadership level and decided to move the matter to\nthe investigation stage. Once sufficient evidence had been established\nduring the investigation, the KPK named three people as suspects,\u201d\nacting KPK Director of Investigations Achmad Taufik Husein said on\nFriday (16 October 2026).<\/p>\n
The suspects are Hamenang Wajar Ismoyo; Ahmad Luthfi H. Rahmatullah,\nhead of the Central Java BPK office; and Muhammad Amin Wahyu Utomo, a\nprivate-sector figure from PT Madani Winasis Creative (MWC). The KPK has\ndetained all three for an initial 20 days, from 16 October to 4 November\n2026.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey are being held at the detention facility at the KPK\u2019s\nRed-and-White Building,\u201d Taufik said.<\/p>\n
Hamenang, as an alleged recipient of bribes, collection fees,\npayments related to C-class mining and other benefits or gratification,\nis suspected of violating Article 12(a), 12(b), 12(e) or 12(f), and\/or\nArticle 12B of Law No.\u00a031\/1999 on the Eradication of Corruption, as\namended by Law No.\u00a020\/2001. Alternatively, he is suspected of violating\nArticle 606(2) of Law No.\u00a01\/2023 on the Criminal Code, in conjunction\nwith Article VII point 49 concerning Article 606(2) of Law No.\u00a01\/2026 on\nCriminal Penalties Adjustments, and provisions of the Criminal Code.<\/p>\n
Muhammad Amin, as the alleged giver, is suspected of violating\nArticle 5(1)(a) or 5(1)(b) of Law No.\u00a031\/1999 on the Eradication of\nCorruption, as amended by Law No.\u00a020\/2001. Alternatively, he is\nsuspected of violating Article 605(1)(a) or 605(1)(b), or Article 606(1)\nof Law No.\u00a01\/2023 on the Criminal Code, in conjunction with the relevant\nprovisions of Law No.\u00a01\/2026 on Criminal Penalties Adjustments.<\/p>\n
Hamenang is also alleged to have offered a gift or promise to a state\nofficial in connection with the examination of the Klaten Regency\nGovernment\u2019s 2025 financial statements. In relation to that allegation,\nhe is suspected of violating Article 605(1)(a) or 605(1)(b), or Article\n606(1) of Law No.\u00a01\/2023 on the Criminal Code, in conjunction with the\nrelevant provisions of Law No.\u00a01\/2026 on Criminal Penalties\nAdjustments.<\/p>\n
Ahmad Luthfi, as an alleged recipient, is suspected of violating\nArticle 12(a) or 12(b) of Law No.\u00a031\/1999 on the Eradication of\nCorruption, as amended by Law No.\u00a020\/2001. Alternatively, he is\nsuspected of violating Article 606(2) of Law No.\u00a01\/2023 on the Criminal\nCode, in conjunction with Article VII point 49 concerning Article 606(2)\nof Law No.\u00a01\/2026 on Criminal Penalties Adjustments.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/klaten-regent-central-java-bpn-chief-and-private-sector-figure-named-as-suspects-1792165898", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }