Cilacap Regent Arrested by KPK Found to Have Assets Worth Rp12 Billion
Cilacap Regent Syamsul Auliya Rachman is recorded as possessing net wealth of approximately Rp12.03 billion based on the 2025 State Officials’ Wealth Report (LHKPN). This wealth came under scrutiny following his detention in an Anti-Corruption Commission (KPK) sting operation on Friday.
According to the LHKPN report, the majority of Syamsul’s assets derive from ownership of land and buildings in Cilacap Regency. Several key assets are listed in official records.
When all assets are tallied, Syamsul’s total wealth reached Rp12.25 billion. After deducting debts of Rp215.61 million, his net wealth value stands at approximately Rp12.03 billion.
Syamsul Auliya Rachman was born on 30 November 1985 and is a graduate of the Institute for Domestic Government Affairs (IPDN). He commenced his career as a civil servant within the Cilacap Regency Government. Several positions he held include Head of Public Order and Peace Section at Kedungreja District in 2012, and Deputy Head of Regional Autonomy and Cooperation in the Government Affairs Division of Cilacap Regency Government in 2013.
Symsul also previously served as an aide to the Cilacap Regent before entering politics.
From 2017 to 2022, he served as Vice Regent of Cilacap, assisting Tatto Suwarto Pamudji. In the 2024 regional elections, he ran as regent candidate alongside Ammy Amaliya Fatma and won the election with 414,533 votes, assuming office as Cilacap Regent for the 2024-2029 term.
Rachman’s arrest was carried out during a KPK sting operation on Friday. Although the KPK confirmed the arrest, the anti-corruption agency has not yet disclosed detailed information regarding the corruption case against the Cilacap Regent.
The Anti-Corruption Commission brought 13 of the 27 individuals detained in the sting operation related to Syamsul Auliya Rachman, Cilacap Regent.
The sting operation targeting Cilacap Regent Syamsul Auliya Rachman, a member of the National Awakening Party (PKB), resulted in examination of Cilacap Regency officials and other personnel at Banyumas Police Criminal Investigation Unit.
Previously, on 13 March 2026, the KPK announced its ninth sting operation of 2026 and third during Ramadan. The hajj quota case is estimated to cause state losses of Rp622 billion.