Polri Carries Out Mutation of Head of Corruption Eradication Corps Position
Jakarta — Indonesia’s National Police (Polri) has carried out another rotation and mutation of posts among senior and mid-ranking officers in February 2026, including the position of head of the Corruption Eradication Corps (Kortastipidkor).
Inspector General Johnny Eddizon Isir, Head of the Polri Communications Division, announced in Jakarta on Saturday that the mutation is detailed in a Telegram Letter (ST) from the National Police Chief numbered ST/440/II/KEP./2026 dated 27 February 2026.
The letter records a total of 54 personnel being transferred, comprising three personnel in the evaluation/demotion category, 44 personnel for promotion or equivalent lateral movement (flat), and seven personnel entering retirement.
Johnny explained that in the promotion and equivalent lateral movement (flat) category at the level of senior officials at Polri headquarters, the post of Head of Kortastipidkor previously held by Inspector General Cahyono Wibowo is now entrusted to Brigadier General Totok Suharyanto, who previously served as Director of Enforcement of Kortastipidkor.
Cahyono has been transferred as a senior officer at Kortastipidkor in preparation for retirement.
Additionally, the position of Head of the Research and Development Centre (Puslitbang) previously held by Brigadier General F.X. Surya Kumara is now filled by Brigadier General Ruddi Setiawan, who previously served as a senior officer at the Criminal Investigation Directorate (Bareskrim) on assignment to the National Narcotics Board (BNN).
Brigadier General F.X. Surya Kumara has been transferred as a senior officer at Puslitbang in preparation for retirement.
At the regional level, one official has been appointed as Deputy Head of North Kalimantan Police (Polda Kalimantan Utara), namely Brigadier General Yusuf, replacing Brigadier General Andries Hermanto who has been transferred as a senior officer at North Kalimantan Polda in preparation for retirement.
Additionally, two positions of City Police Chiefs (Kapolresta/Kapolrestabes) have been changed, namely the Semarang City Police Chief in Central Java, now held by Senior Police Commissioner Heri Wahyudi, and the Sleman Police Chief at Yogyakarta Regional Police, now held by Senior Police Commissioner Adhitya Panji Anom.
The mutation also encompasses promotions and post transfers at the level of Inspector General (IB) totalling seven personnel, Brigadier General (IIA) totalling 19 personnel (promotions and lateral), Senior Police Commissioner (IIB1 and IIB2) totalling 11 personnel, as well as two personnel in the Police Chief IIIA2/AKBP position.
Johnny stated that the mutation is part of organisational dynamics as well as efforts to refresh and strengthen institutional capacity.
“Mutation and rotation of posts within Polri is a normal matter as part of career development, organisational refreshment, and to improve performance and professionalism of members in providing the best service to society,” he said.
He emphasised that the entire mutation process was carried out objectively and based on organisational needs.
“This step is part of Polri’s human resources management strategy to ensure the organisation remains adaptive, solid, and responsive to future operational challenges,” he said.
The Communications Division Head also expressed hope that officials who have received new assignments can quickly adapt themselves and demonstrate dedication and integrity in carrying out their duties.
“The leadership hopes that all transferred officials can quickly work optimally, maintain internal cohesion, and continue to increase public trust in Polri,” he said.