KPK Re-examines PP Chairman Japto in Ex-Kukar Regent Case, Investigates Money Laundering

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has re-examined Pemuda Pancasila Chairman Japto Soerjosoemarno in the gratification case that ensnared former Kutai Kertanegara Regent Rita Widyasari. Japto was examined as a witness. KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo told reporters on Tuesday (30/6/2026) that investigators had rescheduled the examination of JPT in his capacity as a witness related to the alleged gratification per metric ton of coal in the Kukar area. Japto arrived at the KPK building at 09:40 WIB, made no comment, and went straight to the examination room. Budi stated that in this examination, investigators would delve into Japto’s assets and the alleged gratification received by Rita. Investigators will also probe whether there are elements of money laundering in the case. Previously, the KPK revealed that Japto Soerjosoemarno allegedly received security service payments from a corporate suspect related to the gratification case of former Kutai Kertanegara Regent Rita Widyasari. The KPK stated that Japto received these security service payments on a monthly basis. The KPK initially ensnared Rita as a corruption suspect related to coal permits during her tenure as Kukar Regent. Rita allegedly demanded money in US dollars for every metric ton of coal explored. The KPK then investigated money laundering from the alleged corruption proceeds. Based on the KPK’s tracing, a portion of the money allegedly flowed to a businessman and Chairman of Pemuda Pancasila East Kalimantan, Said Amin. The KPK also searched Said Amin’s residence and later searched Japto’s residence, seizing 11 cars and IDR 56 billion in cash.