KPK examines former acting Bengkulu mayor Arif Gunadi as witness

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has examined Arif Gunadi (AG), Head of the Food Security Agency of Bengkulu Province who previously served as Acting Mayor of Bengkulu, as a witness in a suspected corruption case involving state officials within the Bengkulu City Government.

The examination took place at the KPK’s Merah Putih Building in Jakarta for AG in his capacity as Acting Mayor of Bengkulu for the 2024-2025 period, KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo told journalists in Jakarta on Tuesday.

Budi added that the KPK also examined Noprisman, Head of the Bengkulu City Public Works and Spatial Planning Agency, and MH, Director of PT Buana Hasta Karya and Commissioner of PT Andal Bina Mandiri, as witnesses.

According to KPK records, Arif Gunadi complied with the summons and arrived at 09.43 WIB. Noprisman arrived at 09.05 WIB, and MH at 09.42 WIB.

The case is an extension of a KPK sting operation related to alleged project bribery within the Rejang Lebong Regency Government in Bengkulu.

The KPK named five suspects on 11 March 2026, including Rejang Lebong Regent Muhammad Fikri Thobari.

The KPK subsequently announced the expansion of the investigation on 20 July 2026, although it has not yet named additional suspects.

On 26 July 2026, the KPK searched several locations in Bengkulu City, including the offices and homes of private parties involved in medical devices and waste management, as well as the home of Noprisman, Head of the Bengkulu City Public Works and Spatial Planning Agency.

From the search, the KPK seized evidence in the form of Rp4 billion in cash at Noprisman’s residence.

The KPK stated that the search was related to the investigation of suspected corruption involving state officials or officials within the Bengkulu City Government.