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    "data": {
        "id": 1674022,
        "msgid": "numerous-regional-heads-entangled-in-corruption-is-socialisation-and-prevention-no-longer-effective-1776066672",
        "date": "2026-04-13 14:07:29",
        "title": "Numerous Regional Heads Entangled in Corruption: Is Socialisation and Prevention No Longer Effective?",
        "author": "Singgih Wiryono",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Legal",
        "summary": "In the past four months, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has arrested at least six regional heads in sting operations, adding to a growing list of officials caught in corruption scandals, including several in 2025. Experts argue that ongoing socialisation and prevention efforts are ineffective, as evidenced by this chain of corruption cases among local leaders. Effective enforcement and heightened risks are deemed essential to deter such misconduct, rendering awareness campaigns futile without tangible consequences.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA - At least six regional heads have been ensnared in sting\noperations (OTT) by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) over the\npast four months. The six regional heads are Cilacap Regent Syamsul\nAuliya, Rejang Lebong Regent Fikri Thobari, Pekalongan Regent Fadia\nArafiq, Madiun Mayor Maidi, Pati Regent Sudewo, and most recently,\nTulungagung Regent Gatut Sunu Wibowo. These six add to the list of\nregional heads arrested by the KPK in the previous year. In 2025, the\nKPK also arrested several regional heads, namely East Kolaka Regent\nAbdul Azis, Riau Governor Abdul Wahid, Ponorogo Regent Sugiri Sancoko,\nCentral Lampung Regent Ardito Wijaya, and Bekasi Regent Ade Kuswara\nKunang. So, what is causing these regional heads to seemingly not learn\nfrom their peers? According to the Chairman of the IM57+ Institute,\nLakso Anindito, the phenomenon of chain corruption among regional heads\nproves that socialisation and prevention efforts are not solving the\ncorruption problem. \u201cPrevention and socialisation will not be able to\nresolve this issue because regional heads will still engage in\n(corruption),\u201d Lakso told Kompas.com via text message on Monday\n(13\/4\/2026). The higher the risk of committing corruption, the better\nthe enforcement system will be built, and the more \u201cafraid\u201d regional\nheads will be to engage in corrupt acts. \u201cEnforcement is the best\nprevention strategy. Socialisation will be in vain without risk,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/numerous-regional-heads-entangled-in-corruption-is-socialisation-and-prevention-no-longer-effective-1776066672",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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