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        "id": 1835206,
        "msgid": "kuansing-regent-knew-of-sting-operation-tried-to-hide-vehicle-evidence-says-kpk-1782921204",
        "date": "2026-07-01 21:50:59",
        "title": "Kuansing Regent Knew of Sting Operation, Tried to Hide Vehicle Evidence, Says KPK",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNN_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Legal",
        "summary": "Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) revealed that Suhardiman Amby, the Regent of Kuantan Singingi, was aware of an impending sting operation and attempted to cover his tracks by visiting a car dealership to conceal a vehicle used as a bribery instrument. The regent and his Regional Secretary, Zulkarnain, fled upon learning of the operation on 29 June 2026 but were later apprehended. Both officials have been detained for an initial 20 days on suspicion of receiving bribes related to positions and forest management permits.",
        "content": "<p>The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has disclosed that\nSuhardiman Amby, the Regent of Kuantan Singingi for the 2025-2030\nperiod, and Regional Secretary Zulkarnain were aware of the impending\nsting operation on 29 June 2026, prompting them to flee. Acting KPK\nDirector of Investigations Achmad Taufik Husein stated that the agency\nreceived information about a party who picked up the regent, making his\nwhereabouts unknown, though the investigation team remained focused on\nlocating the two individuals. Taufik further revealed that the regent\u2019s\nteam attempted to cover their tracks by visiting a car dealership to\nhide evidence of a vehicle that had been purchased in instalments since\n2025. The vehicle is suspected to be linked to the bribery transactions.\nSuhardiman, Zulkarnain, and Ardiles, the Director of PT Mitra Ideal\nConsultant, have been detained for an initial 20-day period. In addition\nto the bribery charges related to his position, Zulkarnain is also being\ninvestigated for alleged illegal payments connected to the release of\nLimited Production Forest areas, with the KPK planning to probe possible\nmoney flows to officials within the Ministry of Forestry.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/kuansing-regent-knew-of-sting-operation-tried-to-hide-vehicle-evidence-says-kpk-1782921204",
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    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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