Five Suspects Named in Rejang Lebong Regent Corruption Case

The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has formally designated and announced five suspects in a corruption case involving alleged bribery related to project financing in Rejang Lebong District, Bengkulu Province, for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

The case was uncovered by the KPK through a sting operation (Operasi Tangkap Tangan) conducted on Monday, 9 March 2026. The KPK arrested a total of 13 individuals, including Regent Fikri and Deputy Regent Hendri (subsequently released), and seized evidence including documents, electronic materials, and cash totalling 756.8 million rupiah.

“Based on sufficient evidence of alleged corruption offences related to the receipt of bribes for project work within Rejang Lebong District Government, Bengkulu Province, the KPK is escalating this case to the investigation stage and has designated five persons as suspects,” said KPK Deputy for Enforcement and Execution Asep Guntur Rahayu during a press conference at the KPK’s Jakarta office on Wednesday (11 March).

Two suspects are accused of receiving bribes: Muhammad Fikri Thobari, Regent of Rejang Lebong for the 2025-2030 period, and Harry Eko Purnomo, Head of the Public Works, Spatial Planning, Housing and Settlements Office (PUPRPKP).

The three suspects accused of giving bribes are Irsyad Satria Budiman of PT Statika Mitra Sarana; Edi Manggala of CV Manggala Utama; and Youki Yusdiantoro of CV Alpagker Abadi.

All suspects have been detained for the initial 20-day period from 11 March to 30 March 2026 at the KPK’s Red and White Building Detention Centre.

Fikri and Eko are charged with violations of Article 12 paragraphs (a) or (b) and/or 12B of the Anti-Corruption Law, in conjunction with Article 20 paragraph (c) of Law No. 1 of 2023 concerning the Indonesian Criminal Code (KUHP).

The three private sector suspects are charged with violations of Article 605 paragraph (1) or Article 606 paragraph (1) of the Criminal Code, in conjunction with Law No. 1 of 2026 concerning Criminal Penalty Adjustments.