Acting Madiun Mayor Bagus Panuntun Remains Silent After 10-Hour KPK Examination

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Acting Mayor of Madiun Bagus Panuntun remained silent after being examined by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) as a witness in the alleged corruption case involving extortion that implicates the suspended Mayor of Madiun, Maidi, on Monday (11/5/2026).

Kompas.com observations indicate that Bagus underwent the examination for nearly 10 hours, from 07:39 WIB to 17:49 WIB.

“Just ask the investigators,” said Bagus to journalists while leaving the Red and White Building in Jakarta on Monday afternoon.

Bagus was seen wearing a long-sleeved batik shirt paired with a brown jacket.

Despite being posed numerous questions by journalists, Bagus chose to remain silent and quickened his pace towards a waiting white car.

Upon entering the car, Bagus ignored questions from the media.

Previously, the KPK examined Acting Mayor Bagus Panuntun as a witness in the alleged corruption case involving extortion that implicates the suspended Mayor of Madiun, Maidi.

Additionally, the KPK examined two other witnesses: Agus Mursidi, Acting Head of the Madiun City Transportation Department (Kadis Hub); and Agus Tri Tjatanto, Secretary of the Madiun City Public Works and Public Housing Department (Sekdin PUPR).

“All three have arrived at the KPK Red and White Building, and they are currently being examined by investigators,” said KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo in his statement on Monday (11/5/2026).

Nevertheless, Budi has not yet revealed the material that the investigative team will delve into during the examination of the three witnesses.