KPK Detains Kuansing Regent

The Regent of Kuantan Singingi (Kuansing), Suhardiman Amby, along with the Regional Secretary of Kuansing Regency, Zulkarnain, have officially become detainees of the Corruption Eradasting Commission (KPK) after appearing before the public wearing orange vests.

Suhardiman was seen smiling briefly before addressing the journalists waiting for him. “Please provide your support and prayers,” Suhardiman said at the KPK Merah Putih Building on Wednesday, 1 July 2026.

Following his statement, neither Suhardiman nor Zulkarnain provided much response to questions from the media. There is one other suspect besides Suhardiman and Zulkarnain, though the KPK has not yet announced their identity.

Previously, on Tuesday (30/6), the KPK confirmed that it had conducted a sting operation (OTT) in Kuansing and Jakarta, securing 10 individuals. This operation marks the 14th sting operation conducted by the KPK throughout 2026.

Of the 10 individuals detained, five were brought to the KPK Merah Putih Building for intensive interrogation. These individuals include three private sector representatives, a civil servant from the Kuantan Singingi Regency Government, and Suhardiman’s wife, Suci Nitia Edward.

The KPK had previously requested that Suhardiman and Zulkarnain surrender themselves for questioning. Both are allegedly linked to a case involving suspected bribery in the sale and purchase of regional secretary positions. In handling the case, the KPK also seized one vehicle suspected of being used as an instrument for the bribe.