KPK Reveals Pemuda Pancasila Leader Japto Received Monthly Mining Security Payments

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has revealed that Japto Soerjosoemarno, chairman of Pemuda Pancasila, allegedly received monthly security service payments from a corporate defendant in a graft case involving former Kutai Kertanegara Regent Rita Widyasari.

According to Asep Guntur Rahayu, KPK Deputy for Prosecution and Execution, Japto received these security service payments on a monthly basis. “Regarding the examination of individual J, the information we received indicates that these payments were indeed provided monthly,” Rahayu told journalists on Wednesday, 11 March 2026.

Japto underwent another KPK examination on Tuesday, 10 March, as part of the investigation. KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated that this examination represented a development in the ongoing investigation. “This investigation stems from allegations of graft involving the then Kutai Kartanegara Regent, namely Ibu RT, which was subsequently developed as part of the investigation,” Budi explained to journalists at KPK headquarters in South Jakarta on Tuesday, 10 March.

Budi clarified that Japto’s examination constitutes an extension of the case, with investigators having since established a corporate defendant. Investigators are examining Japto regarding alleged money flows received from the corporate defendant in this case. “Investigators are examining the alleged receipt of proceeds from mining operations from PT ABP as security service payments,” Budi stated.

The KPK also explained Japto’s connection to Rita. The commission initially charged Rita with corruption related to coal mining permits during her tenure as Kutai Kartanegara Regent.

Rita allegedly demanded US dollar payments for each metric tonne of coal extracted. Rita is suspected of accumulating millions of dollars through this scheme.

The KPK is also investigating money laundering (TPPU) arising from the alleged corruption. Based on KPK’s investigation, a portion of these funds allegedly flowed to businessman Said Amin, also chairman of Pemuda Pancasila East Kalimantan. The KPK conducted searches at Said Amin’s residence.

The KPK continued to trace the money flows and subsequently searched Japto’s residence. From this search, the KPK seized 11 vehicles and approximately IDR 56 billion in cash.