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        "id": 1607076,
        "msgid": "kpk-citizens-must-be-smarter-in-choosing-regional-leaders-following-spate-of-sting-operations-1773291272",
        "date": "2026-03-12 11:29:17",
        "title": "KPK: Citizens Must Be Smarter in Choosing Regional Leaders Following Spate of Sting Operations",
        "author": "Danu Damarjati",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has urged the public to be more discerning when voting in regional elections following nine regional leaders being caught in recent sting operations. The KPK Deputy for Enforcement and Execution emphasised the need for voters to choose candidates based on quality and integrity rather than pragmatic considerations or personal benefits, citing the arrests as a cautionary lesson for the electorate.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA \u2014 The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has advised the\npublic to be more discerning in selecting regional leaders in regional\nelections (Pilkada) following nine regional heads being ensnared in\nsting operations (OTT).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe public must be smarter in light of incidents such as these.\nHopefully this provides a lesson to society,\u201d said Asep Guntur Rahayu,\nKPK Deputy for Enforcement and Execution, at the Red and White Building\nin Jakarta on Wednesday, 11 March 2026.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo it is not just based on what is received or what is given, or\npragmatic considerations. Rewards then voting like that. Rather, truly\nchoose those of quality,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Those arrested include East Kolaka Regent Abdul Azis, Riau Governor\nAbdul Wahia, Ponorogo Regent Sugiri Sancoko, Central Lampung Regent\nArdito Wijaya, and Bekasi Regent Ade Kuswara Kunang.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Madiun Mayor Maidi, Pati Regent Sudewo, Pekalongan\nRegent Fadia Arafiq, and Rejang Lebong Regent Muhammad Fikri Thobari\nwere arrested.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/kpk-citizens-must-be-smarter-in-choosing-regional-leaders-following-spate-of-sting-operations-1773291272",
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