KPK Investigates Allegations that Madiun Mayor Maidi Forced Businessmen to Provide CSR Funds

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has examined 11 witnesses to deepen the investigation into efforts by suspended Madiun Mayor Maidi to force several businessmen to provide Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds.

All the witnesses are from the private sector. Their examinations took place at the State Treasury Service Office (KPPN) in Madiun City on Tuesday (14/4).

“The witnesses were also questioned about the efforts made by the suspect to coerce several businessmen into providing CSR,” said KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo in a written statement on Wednesday (15/4).

The witnesses examined include Ariyanti and Guritno Indah Wibowo, employees of CV Sekar Arum, Wawan (an RT administrator), and other private individuals named Tri Handoko, Bambang Kustarto, Mudjijono, Dwi Yuni Andayani, Tutik Sariwati, Faisal Bayu Kisworo, Syahrial Lastiadi Arief, and Imam Teguh Santoso.

“In this examination, investigators gathered statements from the witnesses regarding extortion attempts through CSR and other gifts to the mayor,” said Budi.

The KPK has already processed three suspects in the case of alleged extortion via project fees, CSR funds, and other gratuities or acceptance within the Madiun City Government.

The suspects consist of suspended Madiun Mayor Maidi; Maidi’s trusted aide, Rochim Ruhdiyanto; and the Head of the Public Works Department (PUPR) of Madiun City, Thariq Megah.

The suspects have been detained to undergo further investigation.

The case implicating Maidi and his associates was uncovered by the KPK through a Handcatch Operation (OTT) conducted in January 2026.

In that covert operation, the KPK found and seized cash evidence amounting to Rp550 million.

From the OTT, the KPK also uncovered allegations of corruption involving demands for fees for issuing permits within the Madiun City Government to business actors such as hotels, minimarkets, and franchises.

In the ongoing investigation process, the KPK has searched many locations, including Maidi’s private residence, Thariq’s private residence, the Mayor’s Office, and several departmental offices in Madiun City.

Numerous pieces of evidence related to the case, such as documents and cash, were successfully seized.