KPK Investigates Pemuda Pancasila Leader in East Kutai Cartanegara Coal Case
Jakarta — The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) disclosed its reasons for examining Japto Soerjosoemarno, Chairman of Pemuda Pancasila (PP), as a witness on Tuesday, 10 March 2026.
“Of course, we will update the examination materials regarding the witness in question, as investigators need to understand the witness’s explanation and testimony, the procedures and projects in coal production in the East Kutai Cartanegara region,” KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo said at the Red and White Building in Jakarta.
Budi stated that Japto was examined as a witness for three corporate suspects: PT Sinar Kumala Naga (SKN), PT Alamjaya Barapratama (ABP), and PT Bara Kumala Sakti (BKS). Investigators are still examining the significant roles of these three companies and alleged money flows, including their connection to Japto.
The KPK previously examined Japto Soerjosoemarno regarding an alleged gratification case per metric ton of coal production in East Kutai Cartanegara. According to Kompas.com monitoring, Japto Soerjosoemarno arrived at the KPK’s Red and White Building at 09.00 Western Indonesian Time, accompanied by two smartly dressed individuals. The PP Chairman wore a batik shirt covered by a black jacket.
“Confirmed, today investigators scheduled the examination of witness JP (Japto Soerjosoemarno) in the alleged corruption gratification case in East Kutai Cartanegara District, for the corporate suspects,” said KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo on Tuesday, 10 March 2026.
The Corruption Eradication Commission designated three companies as suspects in the alleged coal production gratification case that implicated former East Kutai Cartanegara Regent Rita Widyasari. They are PT Sinar Kumala Naga (SKN), PT Alamjaya Barapratama (ABP), and PT Bara Kumala Sakti (BKS).
“The KPK again designated three new corporate suspects: PT SKN, PT ABP, and PT BKS. The designation was made in February 2026,” Budi stated on Thursday, 19 February 2026. Budi confirmed that the designation of the three corporate suspects was based on sufficient evidence.