KPK Seizes 60 Items of Evidence from Unsoed Rectorate Office in Admission Bribery Case

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) seized approximately 60 items of evidence from the office of the Rector of Jenderal Soedirman University (Unsoed) in Purwokerto, Banyumas Regency, Central Java, on Monday (24/8). The search and seizure lasted eight hours, beginning at 09.00 WIB and concluding at 17.00 WIB.

The legal action was carried out by KPK investigators as part of the development of an investigation into alleged corruption in the independent pathway for new student admissions. The case is known to involve a number of senior officials within the state university.

Acting Rector of Unsoed, Professor Ali Rokhman, confirmed that the evidence secured consisted of various types of physical documents and digital data. “The KPK took evidence. That is all. Around 60 items of evidence in the form of documents, files, and soft copies,” said Ali.

Ali explained that all of the evidence was taken from the rector’s office located on the third floor of the Unsoed Rectorate Building. Although he provided administrative assistance, he admitted that he did not enter the room during the examination process.

“I did not take part because I do not have the right to be in the third-floor rectorate room. I only signed for what they brought,” he added.

Unsoed affirmed its commitment to cooperating fully with the ongoing legal process. Ali stated that the university respects the anti-corruption agency’s efforts to thoroughly investigate the alleged corruption within the higher education institution.

To date, the KPK has named six people as suspects in the case, comprising three internal Unsoed officials and three private parties.

The investigation has drawn public attention given that the integrity of new student admissions at state universities is a serious concern for the KPK. Investigators are continuing to examine witness statements and review the seized evidence to strengthen the case.