8 Facts About Fake KPK Employees Who Extorted Ahmad Sahroni for Rp 300 Million

Four fake employees of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) were arrested by police. The four fake KPK employees were nabbed after extorting Ahmad Sahroni, a member of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) and leader of Commission III. “That’s correct (the victim is Ahmad Sahroni),” said the Head of Public Relations of Metro Jaya Police, Commissioner Budi Hermanto, to reporters on Friday (10/4/2026). The extortion occurred on Monday (6/4). Sahroni reported the case to the authorities. The four perpetrators were arrested in the West Jakarta (Jakbar) area on Thursday (9/4) night. Police coordinated with the KPK to apprehend the suspects. “Yes, this is still being investigated. We have received one police report and we will delve deeper into whether it relates to the report or the suspected unified case,” he said. Here are the facts about the fake KPK employees arrested after extorting Ahmad Sahroni: 1. Four Fake KPK Employees Nabbed Four people claiming to be KPK employees approached Ahmad Sahroni at the DPR RI complex in Senayan, Jakarta. The four who demanded money from Sahroni were then arrested by police and the KPK. “A joint team from the KPK and Metro Jaya Police secured four individuals suspected of posing as KPK employees,” said KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo to reporters on Friday (10/4/2026). The four fake KPK members were arrested in Jakbar on Thursday (9/4) night. The four perpetrators were then taken to Metro Jaya Police headquarters for further examination. 2. KPK’s Commitment and Warning Budi emphasised that the KPK is always equipped with official identification and does not accept rewards in carrying out its duties. The KPK urged the public to be cautious of similar tactics. “The KPK urges all ranks in ministries, institutions, local governments, SOEs, regional SOEs, and various other community elements to always be alert and careful with various tactics by individuals who claim to be KPK employees,” he added. The public who know of similar tactics can report them directly to law enforcement or the KPK. “The KPK never appoints any organisation or institution as an ‘extension of hand’, partner, consultant, lawyer, or representative of the KPK. The KPK also does not issue or collaborate with media using the KPK name or similar to the KPK,” he stated. 3. Suspected Extortion Tactic The perpetrators demanded hundreds of millions of rupiah from Ahmad Sahroni. Police said the perpetrators extorted the victim under the pretext of handling a case. “The report concerns threats and extortion allegedly by someone claiming to represent a public institution related to case handling,” said the Head of Public Relations of Metro Jaya Police, Commissioner Budi Hermanto, to reporters on Friday (10/4/2026). KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo said the perpetrators claimed to be sent by KPK leadership. Along with the arrest, authorities seized evidence amounting to USD 17,400. “In their tactic, these individuals claimed to be emissaries from the KPK Leadership, ordered to demand a sum of money from the DPR member. It is suspected this is not the first time such a demand has been made,” said Budi. Meanwhile, Sahroni clarified information suggesting the fake KPK employees extorted him to handle a case. Sahroni said the fake KPK employees demanded money in the name of KPK leadership. “But the news narratives are already varying, as if handling a case. Who is handling the case? There is no case handling; they directly demanded money in the name of KPK leadership. So there is no issue; they suddenly came and mentioned demanding Rp 300 million for supporting KPK leadership activities,” Sahroni explained to detikcom. 4. Perpetrators Demanded Rp 300 Million Police said the fake KPK employees demanded Rp 300 million. The victim also claimed to have received threats, though the nature of the threats is not yet known. “The handover of the demanded money to the victim amounted to Rp 300 million, so the individual as the victim reported it to Metro Jaya Police,” said Commissioner Budi. Police also received information that the perpetrators are suspected of slandering KPK leadership. Currently, they are coordinating with the KPK and conducting further investigations. “The individual also has information from the KPK side regarding suspicions of slandering KPK leaders. We will investigate this information, along with a report from a House member regarding the case,” he added. 5. Claimed to Be Head of Enforcement Deputy Chairman of DPR RI Commission III Ahmad Sahroni explained the incident where he was asked for money by fake KPK employees on Monday (6/4). Sahroni emphasised that the fake employees demanded hundreds of millions in the name of KPK leadership, not related to any case. Sahroni recounted that the fake KPK employees came directly to the DPR building. At that time, Sahroni, who was leading a meeting, was informed by his staff. “The one claiming to be a KPK employee stated that the individual is the Head of Enforcement who came to the DPR on Monday the 6th at 10:30 WIB. They entered directly from security into the DPR up to the Commission III waiting room,” said Sahroni. “I was leading a meeting, I didn’t have an appointment with anyone. But because my staff informed me via WhatsApp, I left the meeting room and approached the person,” he added. 6. Perpetrators Misused KPK Leadership Names The NasDem politician said the perpetrators misused the names of KPK leaders. He immediately contacted the KPK for confirmation. He said the KPK denied having any employees demanding money. The anti-corruption agency then coordinated with Metro Jaya Police. “He mentioned it in the name of KPK leadership. Because it was KPK leadership, I confirmed with the KPK leadership: is this person really from the KPK? Turns out not. So, I coordinated and clarified this with the KPK, and finally the KPK informed Metro Jaya Police, and I reported the individual to Metro Jaya Police,” said Sahroni. 7. Sahroni Reported to Metro Jaya Police Sahroni said the fake KPK employees demanded Rp 300 million. He said the perpetrators reasoned it was to support acti