KPK Conducts Sting Operation in Kuansing, Riau, Over Bribery for Regional Secretary Post
The KPK has conducted a sting operation (OTT) in Kuantan Singingi (Kuansing), Riau Province. The KPK stated that this operation is related to bribery involving the sale and purchase of the Regional Secretary (Sekda) position.
“This bribery is alleged to be for the position of Regional Secretary of Kuansing Regency,” said KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo at the KPK building, Jakarta, on Tuesday (30/06/2026).
A total of 10 people were arrested during this sting operation in Kuansing. Budi stated that five of them have been brought to Jakarta for further interrogation at the KPK building.
“Three individuals are from the private sector, one is a civil servant in Kuantan Singingi Regency, and another is a family member of a state official or civil servant in Kuantan Singingi Regency,” he added.
In this operation, the whereabouts of Regent Suhardiman Amby and Regional Secretary Zulkarnaen remain unknown. Both individuals disappeared when the KPK team conducted the operation in Kuansing.
Budi stated that the KPK team is currently searching for Suhardiman and Zulkarnaen. The KPK has urged both parties to be cooperative.
“We urge the Regent and the Regional Secretary of Kuansing on this occasion to be cooperative and surrender themselves to the KPK so that the ongoing legal process can be carried out effectively,” he explained.
Furthermore, Budi stated that the KPK leadership has conducted a case review regarding the alleged bribery in the Kuansing sting operation. As a result, the case has been deemed sufficient to be elevated to the investigation stage.
“Following this series of closed investigations, an exposé was held this afternoon, and the leadership has decided that this case will proceed to the investigation stage. During this investigation phase, the KPK will designate the parties involved as suspects,” said Budi.
The KPK has 24 hours to determine the legal status of those detained. The KPK is scheduled to hold a press conference regarding this case on Wednesday (01/07).