KPK Seizes Hundreds of Millions in Cash After Raiding Ono Surono's House in Bandung

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) seized cash amounting to hundreds of millions of rupiah following a search of the residence of West Java Provincial DPRD Deputy Chairman Ono Surono in Bandung on Wednesday (1/4). The KPK suspects the money is linked to a case of alleged advance bribery for projects and receipt of gratuities implicating Bekasi Regent for the 2025-2030 period, Ade Kuswara. Ono and Ade Kuswara are cadres of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP). “In this search, investigators secured and seized several documents, electronic evidence items, and cash worth hundreds of millions of rupiah found in ONS’s [Ono Surono] room,” stated KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo when confirmed via written message on Thursday (2/4). Budi added that investigators continued the search today at Ono’s house in Indramayu, West Java. Lawyer’s denial In his statement, Budi refuted the claim by Ono’s lawyer, Sahali, who alleged that investigators requested the security cameras or CCTV at his client’s house be turned off during the search. Budi explained that it was actually a request from Ono’s family. “Regarding the CCTV, investigators did not unplug or turn it off. The CCTV was turned off by the family, and investigators only checked the CCTV. After checking the CCTV, investigators did not seize it,” Budi said. He explained that the search was conducted in accordance with procedures. Investigators, Budi clarified, had shown their search warrant. The search was also attended and witnessed by Ono’s wife, family members, and local community apparatus. “The entire search process was carried out based on Article 34 of Law No. 8 of 1981 on Criminal Procedure Law as amended by Article 113 paragraph 4 of Law No. 20 of 2025 on the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP),” Budi stated. Ono, who is the Chairman of the West Java PDIP DPD, was previously examined as a witness on Thursday, 15 January 2026. The KPK suspects Ono also received money from a businessman named Sarjan, who is currently on trial at the Corruption Court (Tipikor) at the Bandung District Court (PN). The KPK has named suspects and detained Regent Ade Kuswara, the Head of Sukadami Village, Cikarang Selatan Subdistrict, H.M Kunang, who is also the father of Regent Ade Kuswara, and private party Sarjan. Ade Kuswara and H.M Kunang, as bribe recipients, are charged with violating Article 12a or Article 11 and Article 12B of the Corruption Eradication Law (UU Tipikor) jo Article 55 paragraph 1(1) of the Criminal Code as well as Article 5 paragraph (1) letter a or b or Article 13 UU Tipikor jo Article 55 paragraph (1)(1) of the Criminal Code. Meanwhile, Sarjan, as the bribe giver, is charged with Article 5 paragraph (1) letter a or b or Article 13 UU Tipikor. Sarjan’s case file has been handed over to the court. Sarjan is accused of bribing Ade Kuswara with Rp11.4 billion in money to obtain the 2025 Fiscal Year (TA) work package. Sarjan is the Director of PT Zaki Karya Membangun and owner of CV Mancur Berdikari, CV Barok Kostruksi, CV Lor Jaya, CV Singkil Berkah Anugerah, and PT Tirta Jaya Mandiri. The alleged bribe money was given through intermediaries: H.M Kunang with Rp1 billion. Then witness Sugiarto with Rp3.3 billion, Ricky Yuda Bahtiar alias Nyai with Rp5.1 billion, and Rahmat bin Sawin alias Acep with Rp2 billion. In addition to Ade Kuswara, prosecutors state that Sarjan is also suspected of giving money to other parties. Among them, the Head of the Water Resources, Public Works, and Construction Agency of Bekasi Regency, Henri Lincoln, with Rp2,940,000,000. Then the Head of the Housing, Settlements, and Land Agency of Bekasi Regency, Benny Sugiarto Prawiro, with Rp500,000,000. Followed by the Head of the People’s Housing, Settlement Areas, and Land Agency of Bekasi Regency, Nurchaidir, with Rp300,000,000; and the Head of the Education Agency of Bekasi Regency, Imam Faturochman, with Rp280,000,000. For his actions, Sarjan is charged with violating Article 5 paragraph 1 letter a or Article 5 paragraph 1 letter b or Article 13 of the Corruption Eradication Law (UU Tipikor) jo Article 127 paragraph (1) jo Article 618 of Law No. 1 of 2023 on the Criminal Code (KUHP).