Inactive Madiun Mayor Maidi Faces 7-Year Prison Sentence in Gratification Case
The inactive Mayor of Madiun, Maidi, has been charged by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) prosecutors with a prison sentence of 7 years and 2 months. Maidi was found guilty of extortion disguised as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes and receiving billions of rupiah in gratifications related to licensing within his jurisdiction.
KPK Prosecutor Palupi Wiryawan stated that Maidi is alleged to have violated Article 12 letter e and Article 12B of Law No. 20 of 2001 concerning the Eradication of Corruption Crimes. In addition to the custodial sentence, Maidi is also facing additional penalties in the form of fines and restitution totalling over Rp8 billion.
“We demand that the defendant, Maidi, face seven years and two months of imprisonment and restitution of Rp8,005,384,790; if this cannot be paid, it will be replaced by a 5-year prison sentence,” said Prosecutor Palupi at the Cakra Room of the Surabaya Corruption Court on Thursday (17/9) evening. Furthermore, the prosecutor stated that the defendant must pay a fine of Rp205 million, which, if unpaid, will be replaced by 90 days of imprisonment.
The prosecutor considered several aggravating and mitigating factors. Aggravatingly, Maidi’s actions as a regional head were deemed inconsistent with the government’s efforts to eradicate corruption. However, the prosecutor also considered personal factors regarding the defendant. “The mitigating factor for the defendant is that he has family responsibilities,” Palupi explained in the courtroom.
This corruption case originated from Maidi’s alleged scheme to exploit his authority in issuing permits within the Madiun City Government. He is accused of extorting entrepreneurs processing permits by requesting donations for CSR funds. These illegal levies were collected through his trusted associate, Robi Suprianto, totalling approximately Rp1.7 billion.
Among the victims of this extortion was PT Hemas Buana Indonesia, which was forced to pay a bribe of Rp600 million—down from an initial request of Rp900 million—to facilitate permits for housing and hospital developments. Another victim was Joko Wijayanto, owner of PT Wisesa Berkah Mandiri and PT Wisesa Berkah Abadi, who was asked for CSR funds amounting to Rp1.1 billion regarding housing permits. Additionally, the Bhakti Husada Mulia Madiun Foundation was required to pay Rp350 million to obtain road access permits. The funds from this foundation were channelled through a CV Sekar Arum account managed by Rochim Rudianto.
Maidi’s malpractice did not stop at extortion. He is also charged with receiving gratifications alongside Thariq Megah. One such receipt involved a 4 per cent fee, approximately Rp200 million, from a road maintenance project (Package II) valued at a total of Rp5.1 billion. Cumulatively, prosecutors stated that the total flow of gratification funds reached Rp10 billion.
The Presiding Judge, Ernawati Anwar, decided to adjourn the trial. The follow-up hearing is scheduled for Thursday, 24 September 2026, with the agenda to hear the defence statement, or plea, from Maidi’s legal team.
Following the trial, Maidi, walking towards the detention room of the Corruption Court, appeared resigned to the charges. He chose to speak sparingly, leaving everything to the legal process. “I am waiting for the process, as it is still a long way to go,” said Maidi.