KPK Secures Tulungagung Regent's Brother in Raid, Immediately Brought to Jakarta

East Java, VIVA – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) secured PDI Perjuangan politician Jatmiko Dwi Seputro during a hand-catching operation (OTT) related to a case implicating Tulungagung Regent Gatut Sunu Wibowo. Jatmiko, who is the biological brother of Regent Gatut Sunu Wibowo, has been brought to the KPK’s Merah Putih Building in Jakarta along with several other parties. Chairwoman of the PDI Perjuangan Tulungagung Branch Erma Susanti, when confirmed by media on Saturday, acknowledged that a party cadre had been secured by KPK investigators. “Yes, for now we respect and monitor the process at the KPK,” said Erma as quoted by Antara on Saturday, 11 April 2026. Jatmiko is known to be a member of the Tulungagung DPRD for the 2024–2029 period. He was secured along with 12 officials from the Tulungagung Regency Government, including Regent Gatut Sunu Wibowo. However, Jatmiko’s role in the construction of the case has not yet been determined precisely. KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo confirmed that among the 13 people brought to Jakarta, there is one party outside the Tulungagung Regency Government environment. “The thirteen people brought to Jakarta consist of the regent, 11 people from the Tulungagung Regency Government environment, and one other party,” said Budi. Erma stated that her side is still awaiting the KPK’s decision regarding Jatmiko’s legal status, whether as a witness or suspect. “Currently, it is still in the process of determining the status of the parties brought to the KPK. The party’s stance is to wait and respect the ongoing process,” she said. Previously, the KPK conducted an OTT against Regent Gatut Sunu Wibowo on Friday (10/4) afternoon and secured alleged bribe money worth hundreds of millions of rupiah. After the arrest, KPK investigators examined 18 people, most of whom were officials from regional device organisations (OPD) within the Tulungagung Regency Government. The examinations were conducted at the Tulungagung Police Resort from Friday night until Saturday morning. Subsequently, 12 people were brought to Jakarta by bus via Juanda Airport.