KPK Names Sukoharjo Regent and Two Officials as Suspects in IDR 2.93 Billion Extortion Case

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named three suspects following a sting operation involving Sukoharjo Regent Etik Suryani. “Based on sufficient preliminary evidence, the KPK has elevated this case of alleged corruption related to extortion within the Sukoharjo Regency Government to the investigation stage and named three individuals as suspects,” said Asep Guntur Rahayu, Deputy for Enforcement and Execution at the KPK, during a press conference in Jakarta on Saturday (11/7).

Asep stated that the three suspects are Etik Suryani, Richard Tri Handoko, and Tri Mulyono. “ETS is the Regent of Sukoharjo, RTH is the Head of the Regional Financial and Asset Management Agency (BPKAD) of Sukoharjo Regency, and TRM is the Head of General Affairs at the Regional Secretariat of Sukoharjo Regency,” Asep explained.

He added that the suspects are charged under Article 12 letter e or Article 12 letter f and Article 12B of Law Number 31 of 1999 on the Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption, as amended by Law Number 20 of 2001. According to the KPK, Etik Suryani is suspected of committing extortion in the form of collection fees within the Regional Financial, Revenue, and Asset Management Agency (BPKAD) of Sukoharjo. Etik allegedly instructed Richard to collect approximately 40 percent of the incentives received by several employees at the agency. “During the 2021-2026 period, the total collection fees received by ETS are known to have reached IDR 2.93 billion,” Asep stated.