Forestry Minister claims he returned Kuansing Regent's envelope 17 days before KPK sting

Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni has clarified his involvement in the corruption sting operation (OTT) conducted by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) against the Regent of Kuantan Singingi (Kuansing), Suhardiman Amby. The minister claimed he had returned an envelope left behind by the Regent during an audience at the Ministry of Forestry on 2 June 2026. The return of the white envelope was carried out through his aide on 12 June 2026, precisely 17 days before the KPK sting operation took place.