KPK Interrogates Pancasila Youth Leader on Alleged Receipt of Mining Security Payments

The Chairman General of Pemuda Pancasila, Japto Soerjosoemarno (JP), has completed questioning by KPK investigators regarding an alleged gratification case involving the former Regent of Kutai Kertanegara. KPK spokesman Budi Prasetyo said the interrogation of Japto today represents an expansion of the ongoing investigation.

“This stems from alleged gratification involving the then-Regent of Kutai Kertanegara, namely Mrs RT, which subsequently underwent further investigative development,” Budi told reporters at KPK headquarters in South Jakarta on Tuesday (10 March 2026).

Budi explained that Japto’s questioning represents an expansion of the case. Investigators have currently established the existence of a corporate suspect in this matter. According to Budi, investigators examined Japto regarding alleged money flows received from the corporate suspect in this case.

“Investigators examined [allegations regarding] receipt of proceeds from mining operations from PT ABP as a security service fee,” Budi clarified.

KPK Director of Investigation Asep Guntur Rahayu previously explained the connection between Japto and Rita. He initially explained that Rita was named as a suspect in corruption related to coal permits during her tenure as Regent of Kukar.

Rita is alleged to have demanded money in US dollars for each tonne of coal explored. He said Rita had accumulated millions of dollars.

“But this is different. So for each permit issued, she demanded compensation in the amount of USD 3.6–5 per tonne of coal successfully explored. So, until the exploration is completed, closed, the factory shut down, only then is it finished,” said Asep at KPK headquarters in Jakarta on Wednesday (19 February).

The KPK also investigated money laundering (TPPU) from the alleged corruption proceeds. Based on KPK’s tracing, part of the money allegedly flowed to businessman and Chairman of Pemuda Pancasila Kaltim, Said Amin. The KPK also conducted a search at Said Amin’s residence.

The KPK continued to trace the money trail (follow the money). The KPK subsequently searched Japto’s house. From there, the KPK seized 11 vehicles and cash valued at IDR 56 billion.