KPK: Langkat Regent Arrested in Project Bribery Sting

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has revealed that a sting operation in Langkat Regency is connected to alleged bribery involving projects at the Education Agency and the Housing and Settlement Agency. In the operation, the KPK detained seven people, including Langkat Regent Syah Afandin. KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated on Friday, 3 July 2026, that the case is suspected to be related to bribery concerning projects at the Education Agency and the Housing and Settlement Agency of Langkat Regency. Budi explained that investigators will certainly probe other allegations, such as receipts or gratuities accepted by the regent. He said they will be investigated and traced to see if there were other receipts or gratuities made by the regent or state officials in the Langkat area. Budi previously disclosed that investigators also seized cash amounting to hundreds of millions of rupiah. The money is suspected to be part of a project fee received by Langkat Regent Syah Afandin from a private party. He added that during the sting, the team also secured evidence including cash totalling hundreds of millions of rupiah, which is suspected to be part of a project fee. Budi further explained that the regent’s arrest was made at his private residence in Medan. Syah Afandin is scheduled to be brought to Jakarta this afternoon for further examination.