KPK summons Pacitan businessman over Ponorogo regent case

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) summoned witness Citra Yulia Mergareta for questioning on Monday (25 May) in connection with allegations of gratification receipt and money laundering within the Ponorogo Regency Government in East Java.

The hearing follows a search of the businessman’s residence in Pacitan by investigators on Monday (18 May), during which electronic evidence and other items suspected to be related to the case were seized.

A KPK spokesperson, Budi Prasetyo, stated in a written statement that the questioning took place at the BPKP (Financial and Development Supervisory Agency) East Java Representative Office.

In addition to Citra, the KPK has scheduled hearings for 12 other witnesses, including Nofita Septiarini (Admin of CV Cipto Makmur Jaya); Dyah Ayu Puspitaningarti (Ponorogo Health Office Head since 2022); Moh Syaifuddin Zuhri (Health Resource Management Head at Ponorogo Health Office); Septa Melinasari (civil servant); Mietha Ferdiana Putri (Ponorogo Health Office Secretary); Budi Darmawan (Procurement Section Head of Ponorogo Regional Secretariat); Mujib Ridwan (Administrative Deputy Director of Dr. Harjono S. Ponorogo Regional Hospital 2023-2025); Bella (entrepreneur); Akhmah Tontowi (Brilink Cahaya Elektronik agent); Mahfud (General Affairs Section of Ponorogo Regional Secretariat); Supandi (entrepreneur); and Ninik Setyowati (Bajang Village Head).

In April, the KPK issued two Sprindik (investigation orders) to further handle the case involving alleged bribery and gratification received by Ponorogo Regent Sugiri Sancoko during his 2021-2025 and 2025-2030 terms.

The use of a general Sprindik means the investigation will identify all parties requiring legal accountability.

Regent Sugiri Sancoko is currently on trial at the Corruption Court (Tipikor) of Surabaya State Court in East Java, charged with accepting bribes totalling Rp1.85 billion and gratification linked to his office amounting to Rp5.57 billion.