KPK Arrests 10 in Sting Operation in Kuansing Regency, Riau

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) arrested ten people during a sting operation (OTT) in Kuantan Singingi (Kuansing) Regency, Riau, on Monday (29/6).

KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated that of that number, nine people were caught in Kuantan Singingi, and one other person was apprehended in Jakarta.

“In this sting operation, the investigation team secured ten individuals. Nine of them were detained in the Kuantan Singingi area and one other person was detained in the Jakarta area,” said Budi during a press conference at the KPK office, Jakarta, on Tuesday (30/6).

Budi noted that among the ten individuals, five others are currently undergoing intensive interrogation. These include three private sector individuals, one civil servant in Kuantan Singingi Regency, and one family member of a civil servant.

According to Budi, investigators also seized several pieces of evidence, including electronic devices containing financial transaction records. The investigation team also secured one four-wheeled vehicle suspected of being used as a medium for bribes by the perpetrators.

Budi mentioned that the arrests are allegedly related to a bribery case involving the sale and purchase of official positions in Kuansing Regency.

“On this occasion, we also wish to convey that the KPK urges the Regent and the Regional Secretary of Kuantan Singingi Regency to be cooperative and surrender to the KPK, as statements from both the Regent and the Regional Secretary are required for the ongoing legal process at the KPK,” he said.