KPK Detains 21 Individuals in Sting Operation Targeting Pemalang Regent

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has detained 21 individuals in a sting operation (OTT) targeting Pemalang Regent Anom Widiyantoro. Of that number, five were detained in Jakarta.

“In the series of events of the sting operation, the team secured a total of 21 people. Five were detained in Jakarta,” said KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo at the KPK building in Kuningan, South Jakarta, on Wednesday (29/7/2026).

He stated that the other 16 individuals were detained by the KPK in Pemalang and Purworejo. He added that 12 people will undergo further examination at the KPK building.

“Fifteen people were detained in Pemalang, and one person was detained in Purworejo. Of the 21 individuals, 12 will undergo further examination at the KPK Merah Putih building,” he said.

Previously, KPK Deputy Chairperson Fitroh Rohcahyanto confirmed that the commission had conducted an OTT against Anom. However, he has not yet explained the case that prompted the operation.

“Correct,” Deputy Chairperson Fitroh Rohcahyanto told reporters on Wednesday (29/7).

The KPK also seized more than Rp 2 billion in cash during the operation. Regent Anom is already at the KPK building.

The detained parties are still being held for questioning. The KPK has 1x24 hours to determine the legal status of those caught in the sting operation.