Former Surabaya Zoo Director Named Corruption Suspect, Allegedly Caused Rp10.2 Billion in State Losses

The East Java High Prosecutor’s Office has named the former President Director of the Surabaya Zoo Municipal Enterprise (PD KBS), identified by the initials CA, a suspect in a case of alleged corruption involving financial mismanagement. The case occurred during the 2013–2024 period, resulting in state losses of approximately Rp10.2 billion. The suspect determination was made based on the Suspect Determination Order Number KEP-863/M.5/Fd.2/07/2026 dated 21 July 2026.

Assistant for Special Crimes at the East Java High Prosecutor’s Office, I Gede Punia Atmaja, stated that based on the investigation, CA, who served as President Director of PD KBS from 2016 to 2024, allegedly abused his authority. He is suspected of using company funds for expenditures that were not in accordance with their intended purpose, were fictitious, and were allegedly used for personal gain.

Investigators found that the suspect CA ordered the Head of the Accounting and Finance Department, STN, to disburse company funds and create accountability documents to make it appear as though the funds were used for operational needs. Specifically for the 2023–2024 period, these allegedly illegal cash disbursements also reportedly received approval from the Finance Director of PD KBS, MN.

According to a provisional calculation by the representative office of the Development Finance Comptroller (BPKP) in East Java, these actions caused a loss to the state or PD KBS of approximately Rp10.2 billion. Beyond the financial loss, the alleged budget misappropriation also impacted the operational condition of the Surabaya Zoo, leading to poorly maintained facilities and animals that did not receive optimal care.

In this case, the suspect is charged under Article 603 in conjunction with Article 604 of Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code, in conjunction with the provisions of Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning the Eradication of Corruption as amended by Law Number 20 of 2001. Investigators have also detained CA for 20 days, from 21 July to 9 August 2026, at the East Java High Prosecutor’s Office detention centre to facilitate further investigation.