Profile: Ahmad Luthfi, Central Java BPK Chief Arrested in KPK Sting, Has Assets Worth Rp7.6 Billion

Jakarta, VIVA – Ahmad Luthfi H. Rahmatullah, head of the Central Java representative office of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK), was arrested by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in a sting operation in Klaten, Central Java, in October 2026. He is suspected of involvement in a case related to the awarding of an unqualified opinion (WTP) on the Klaten Regency Government’s financial statements.

KPK spokesman Budi Prasetyo confirmed Ahmad Luthfi’s arrest on Thursday, 15 October 2026. Budi said two BPK civil servants had been detained in the operation, including the official serving as head of the Central Java representative office.

“One of them is indeed the head of the [BPK] Central Java representative office,” Budi said, as quoted by Antara on Thursday.

The case has also implicated Klaten Regent Hamenang Wajar Ismoyo, whom the KPK had previously suspected of receiving bribes related to procurement projects, permits and other receipts.

In the case involving Ahmad Luthfi, he is suspected of communicating with Hamenang about awarding an unqualified opinion on the local government’s financial statements. Ahmad Luthfi allegedly offered the rating in exchange for Rp1.3 billion.

Career at BPK began in 1989

Ahmad Luthfi H. Rahmatullah is a bureaucrat who has built a long career at BPK. According to information about his education, he graduated from the State College of Accountancy (STAN) in 1989 with a Diploma III in Accounting.

After completing his studies, Ahmad Luthfi began his career at BPK. His decades of experience at the state financial audit institution formed part of his career path to heading representative offices in several provinces.

He later continued his studies at Padjadjaran University. Ahmad Luthfi earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting in 1999, followed by a master’s degree in Law in 2011.

His academic background in accounting and law complemented his professional career at an institution responsible for auditing the management and accountability of state finances.

Previously headed BPK offices in West Papua and Gorontalo

During his career at BPK, Ahmad Luthfi was entrusted with leading the agency’s representative offices in West Papua and Gorontalo.