Klaten Regent Reportedly Caught in KPK Sting Operation

Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is reportedly carrying out another sting operation (OTT) today, Thursday (15 October).

According to an internal source at CNNIndonesia.com, one of those detained in the operation is Klaten Regent Hamenang Wajar Ismoyo.

“Klaten Regent sting operation,” the source said.

It is not yet known what case the operation concerns or how many people have been detained.

CNNIndonesia.com contacted KPK leaders Setyo Budiyanto and Fitroh Rohcahyanto for confirmation of the arrests, but had not received a response.

This is the latest in a series of KPK sting operations targeting regional heads. Those previously arrested include the regents of Sukoharjo and Pemalang, as well as the regent of North Bolaang Mongondow.