Pekalongan Regent Arrested in Corruption Sting, KPK Seals District Government Offices
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) sealed several government offices within the Pekalongan District Government (Pemkab) in Central Java following a dawn raid against Regent Fadia Arafiq on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
During observations at Pemkab Pekalongan facilities on Tuesday afternoon, in addition to the regent’s office, the KPK sealed the office of the regional secretary and five departmental offices: the Department of Industry and Trade, the Department of Public Works and Spatial Planning, the Department of Housing and Settlement, the Department of Cooperatives and Small-Medium Enterprises, and the Civil Service Police office.
White seals bearing the KPK logo were affixed to office doors, dated 3 March 2026 and signed by investigators. Following the search operations, activities at Pemkab Pekalongan continued as normal.
At the Department of Public Works and Spatial Planning (DPU TARU), the departmental secretary Budi Untoyo issued instructions during the morning roll call to all civil servants, contract workers, and interns. All staff were instructed to remain calm, not be affected by the situation, and continue performing their duties according to their respective responsibilities. Areas that had been sealed were to be vacated and not used for any activities.
Work access for employees was restructured to ensure services and administration continued without violating sealing procedures. Services to the public were instructed to proceed normally in accordance with standard operational procedures.
At Pekalongan City Police Station, several Pemkab Pekalongan officials underwent questioning on the second floor of the police headquarters building, with several district government vehicles visible in the car park.
This marks the eighth KPK operation conducted during the first three months of 2026.
The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (Golkar) has consistently urged all party members holding government positions to prioritise public interests above all else.
The KPK has not yet provided complete details as field teams continue gathering material evidence.