Luxury Facilities in Cibinong Prison Under KPK Scrutiny
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) plans to investigate the possibility of corruption regarding the alleged provision of luxury facilities for inmates at Cibinong Prison. The KPK is paying serious attention to the findings from an Ombudsman inspection at the facility.
The KPK stated the need for a thorough investigation into the Ombudsman’s findings regarding luxury facilities at Cibinong Prison from some time ago. “If it is true that facilities are provided to inmates outside the standards set by the Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Services, then this condition warrants serious attention,” said KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo to reporters on Monday (28/09/2026).
The KPK emphasised that providing facilities outside of standard regulations could lead to potential transactions between prison officers and inmates. The KPK warned that inmate facilities obtained through payment or gifts could trigger transactional practices, a condition that has the potential to lead to criminal acts of corruption.
“The KPK has warned that prison governance is an area that needs improvement to mitigate corruption risks,” said Budi.
The KPK has previously conducted studies and identified corruption-prone areas in prison management. These include illegal levies, bribery, misuse of budget and authority, procurement of goods and services, and the risk of preferential treatment for certain prisoners. Based on these findings, the KPK has long urged that there must be no abuse of authority within the correctional process.
“All inmates must receive treatment in accordance with their rights and applicable regulations. It should not be the case that someone receives better facilities because they have the ability to pay, nor should they receive special treatment due to a specific status,” Budi added.
Previously, the Ombudsman discovered several apartment-standard facilities within the Class IIA Cibinong Prison area, Bogor Regency, West Java, on Wednesday (23/09/2026). Ombudsman RI member Fikri Yasin stated in Cibinong that these facilities are located at the rear of the prison and are separated from the general inmate housing blocks.
These findings were obtained during the Ombudsman’s second unannounced inspection of Cibinong Prison in 2026. The first inspection was conducted in July, but the Ombudsman admitted they were not permitted to enter for examination.
During the second inspection on Wednesday, the Ombudsman again reported being denied entry despite presenting official letters and wearing institutional insignia. The Ombudsman team was eventually able to enter and inspect several parts of the prison area after a confrontation involving pushing and shoving with security officers who were obstructing access. The Ombudsman’s inspection ultimately resulted in sanctions for the management of Cibinong Prison.