Cilacap Regent Silent as He Is Escorted to KPK Custody Vehicle
JAKARTA — Cilacap Regent Syamsul Auliya Rachman remained silent as he was escorted to a custody vehicle following his designation as a suspect in an alleged extortion case involving Eid al-Fitr 2026 holiday allowance funds (THR).
According to observations at the scene, Syamsul, wearing an orange safety vest, reached the lobby of the KPK’s Red and White Building at approximately 22:03 West Indonesia Time. As he traversed the lobby, his head appeared bowed, only straightening when camera flashes illuminated his face.
A purple folder was tucked under his left arm. Syamsul remained silent throughout the journey to the custody vehicle. His hair appeared slightly damp and was swept backward.
Media personnel repeatedly posed questions at the KPK building on Saturday (14 March 2026): “Is there anything you wish to say, sir? Whose initiative was distributing the THR?” Syamsul’s expression remained flat, his eyes fixed ahead. The right corner of his mouth occasionally rose slightly upon hearing media questions.
Similarly, Sadmoko remained silent before the cameras, staring intently forward with dark circles under his eyes. With handcuffed hands, he carried rolled documents.
Cilacap Regent Syamsul Auliya Rachman and Regional Secretary (Sekda) Sadmoko Danardono have been designated as suspects in the alleged extortion case involving Eid al-Fitr 2026 holiday allowance funds. According to Syamsul’s calculations, the THR for external parties required IDR 515 million. However, he targeted THR collection of IDR 750 million.
Cash totalling IDR 610 million has been seized from the residence of Ferry Adhi Dharma, Assistant II of Cilacap Regency, one of the officials ordered by Syamsul to collect THR funds from regional government units (SKPD).
For their alleged actions, the suspects have been charged with violating Article 12(e) and/or Article 12B of Law No. 31 of 1999 concerning the Eradication of Corruption Offences, as amended by Law No. 20 of 2001 concerning the Eradication of Corruption Offences, together with Article 20(c) of Law No. 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code.