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        "id": 1662723,
        "msgid": "when-old-kpk-cases-are-held-up-due-to-numerous-arrest-operations-1775609639",
        "date": "2026-04-08 06:46:41",
        "title": "When Old KPK Cases Are Held Up Due to Numerous Arrest Operations",
        "author": "Ardito Ramadhan",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Legal",
        "summary": "The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is facing challenges in detaining suspects in older corruption cases, such as two DPR members implicated in the alleged misuse of Bank Indonesia and OJK CSR funds, due to a surge in recent hand-catching operations (OTT) targeting regional heads, ministry officials, judges, and prosecutors. KPK Deputy Asep Guntur Rahayu explained that the commission is managing time and resources carefully to avoid neglecting any cases, while expert Praswad highlighted OTT's strategic role as a deterrent and entry point to uncover larger corruption networks. This situation underscores the tension between immediate enforcement actions and the steady progression of ongoing investigations under Indonesia's anti-corruption framework.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The hand-catching operations (OTT) conducted by\nthe Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) are apparently impacting the\ncontinuity of corruption cases previously handled by the anti-corruption\nbody. This is evident at least from the fact that two DPR members,\nsuspects in the alleged corruption case involving Corporate Social\nResponsibility (CSR) funds of Bank Indonesia (BI) and the Financial\nServices Authority (OJK), Satori and Heri Gunawan, have not yet been\ndetained. KPK Deputy for Enforcement and Execution, Asep Guntur Rahayu,\nstated that Satori and Heri have not been detained because the KPK is\nconducting many OTTs and the handling of those cases must be\nprioritised. Based on Kompas.com records, in early 2026, the KPK has\nindeed routinely carried out OTTs targeting regional heads, ministry\nofficials, to judges and prosecutors. Asep mentioned that the large\nnumber of cases being handled by the KPK requires the anti-corruption\ncommission to manage time well so that no case is neglected. \u201cSo we\ndivide and manage time, manage resources in this case, human resources\nand the time for resolution as well. So some of these end up not being\nput on the back burner, right? No, but time is still managed. So it\u2019s\njust a matter of waiting,\u201d Asep said. According to him, the KPK\u2019s\nauthority in handling corruption cases is normatively regulated in\nArticle 11 of the KPK Law, where the KPK can conduct OTTs on cases that\nraise controversy. With those limitations, the handling of cases,\nincluding through OTT, remains within the framework of authority\ndetermined by law. \u201cOTT is not intended to neglect other cases, but\nrather serves as one instrument of law enforcement against corruption\noffences that meet the KPK\u2019s authority criteria,\u201d Praswad told\nKompas.com on Thursday (8\/4\/2026). Praswad explained that OTT has a\nstrategic function as a \u201cshock force\u201d that directly impacts the\ntemporary halt of corrupt practices in an institution or region. Such\nswift and concrete enforcement is considered effective in providing a\ndeterrent effect while disrupting ongoing corruption patterns, where OTT\nacts as an immediate measure. \u201cOTT often serves as an entry point to\nuncover larger actors or big fish,\u201d Praswad said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/when-old-kpk-cases-are-held-up-due-to-numerous-arrest-operations-1775609639",
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