KPK seizes Rp1 billion following three-day raid related to Rejang Lebong case

Jakarta – Indonesia’s Anti-Corruption Commission (KPK) has seized Rp1 billion in cash following raids conducted from 13-15 March 2026 in connection with an alleged corruption case within Rejang Lebong Regency government in Bengkulu province.

The raid locations included the offices and residences of the Rejang Lebong Regent, the offices and residences of the Head of Public Works, Spatial Planning, Housing and Settlement Areas (PUPRPKP) Department of Rejang Lebong, the offices of the Rejang Lebong Education Department, and the residences of suspects and witnesses in the case.

“From the residence of the PUPRPKP department head, investigators discovered and seized cash totalling Rp1 billion,” said KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo to journalists in Jakarta on Monday.

Budi also stated that the KPK seized various documents and electronic evidence from the raided locations.

On 10 March 2026, the KPK brought the Regent and Vice Regent of Rejang Lebong, along with seven others, to Jakarta for intensive questioning.

On the same date, the KPK also announced Muhammad Fikri Thobari as one of five suspects in the alleged corruption case involving bribery.

On 11 March 2025, the KPK disclosed the identities of the suspects: Muhammad Fikri Thobari (MFT), Head of the Public Works, Spatial Planning, Housing and Settlement Areas Department of Rejang Lebong; Hary Eko Purnomo (HEP); Irsyad Satria Budiman (IRS), a private party from PT Statika Mitra Sarana; Edi Manggala (EDM), a private party from CV Manggala Utama; and Youki Yusdiantoro (YK), a private party from CV Alpagker Abadi.

They are suspected of bribery involving project kickbacks within Rejang Lebong Regency government for the 2025–2026 financial year.

The KPK suspects Fikri Thobari solicited bribes or project returns of approximately 10-15 per cent from the three private parties in order to obtain funds allegedly intended for distribution as civil service bonuses to residents.