Sukoharjo Regent Arrested in KPK Sting Operation Over Alleged Extortion

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) sting operation (OTT) against Sukoharjo Regent Etik Suryani is linked to an investigation into alleged extortion.

“This case relates to alleged extortion by the regent against regional officials in Sukoharjo Regency,” said KPK Spokesman Budi Prasetyo when contacted via written message on Friday (10 July).

The sting was carried out by the KPK enforcement team in the Soloraya area of Central Java Province on Thursday, 9 July 2026.

Five people, including the regent, were arrested. Budi has not yet disclosed the identities of the others caught in the operation.

He only explained that the five had undergone initial questioning at Surakarta Police Headquarters and would be taken to Jakarta this morning for further examination.

Under the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP), the KPK has 24 hours to determine the legal status of the Sukoharjo regent and the other individuals caught in the operation.

This is the third time the KPK has carried out a sting operation against a regional head within a short period.

Previously, the anti-corruption body processed the cases of Langkat Regent in North Sumatra, Syah Afandin, over alleged bribery in projects at the Education and Housing and Settlements Services, and Kuantan Singingi (Kuansing) Regent in Riau Province, Suhardiman Amby, over alleged position-related bribery and gratification in the release of a Limited Production Forest (HPT) area.