KPK Issues Red Report for Central Java: Five Regents Arrested for Corruption Since Early 2026
Jakarta, VIVA – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has issued a note for Central Java Province regarding the prevention of corruption offences committed by regional heads.
Since at least the beginning of 2026, six regents have been caught in sting operations (OTT) on suspicion of involvement in bribery.
“This is certainly a black mark for the Central Java provincial government, as a number of cases have already come to light,” said KPK spokesman Budi Prasetyo on Tuesday, 4 August 2026.
Although Central Java accounts for the largest number of cases, Budi confirmed that several other regions remain under KPK surveillance, as corrupt practices have also occurred elsewhere.
“It is not specific to Central Java alone, but applies comprehensively to other regions, because similar problems or suspected corruption offences could well occur in other areas,” he explained.
Budi went on to cite the case of bribery in the management of grant funds for community groups that took place in East Java. The case has drawn attention because there are indications that similar offences are occurring in other regions.
“This means the risk of corruption such as that which occurred in East Java could also arise in other regions, which is why the KPK, through its Coordinating and Supervision (Korsup) function, is also providing guidance on the management of those grant funds,” he concluded.
Since the start of this year, five regents in Central Java have been implicated in corruption cases. The list is as follows:
The Regent of Pati, Sudewo, in connection with a project bribery and position-selling case (specifically concerning candidates for village officials).
The Regent of Pekalongan, Fadia Rafiq, over alleged corruption involving conflicts of interest in the procurement of services.
The Regent of Cilacap, Syamsul Aulia Rahman, in connection with the extortion of regional government work units (SKPD).
The Regent of Sukoharjo, Etik Suryani, on suspicion of extortion and illegal levies.
The Regent of Pemalang, Anom Widiantoro, in connection with the receipt of project money and the extortion of regional officials.