Sukoharjo Regent Arrives at KPK Following Sting Operation for Extorting Subordinates

Sukoharjo Regent Etik Suryani arrived at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) building after being caught in a sting operation (OTT) related to a case of extortion against her subordinates. Etik was immediately taken into the KPK building.

Based on monitoring at the KPK building in Kuningan, South Jakarta, on Friday (10/7/2026), Etik arrived at around 09.37 Western Indonesian Time. She was dressed in black and wore a black mask.

Etik did not say a word. Afterwards, she was immediately escorted into the KPK building by officers for further examination.

The sting operation itself is related to the extortion of regional officials in Sukoharjo by Etik. A total of five people have been detained by the KPK.

“This case is related to the alleged extortion by the regent against regional officials in Sukoharjo Regency,” the KPK stated.

Information regarding the sting operation was previously confirmed by KPK Deputy Chairperson Fitroh Rohcahyanto. Besides Etik, the KPK has not yet detailed the other parties caught in the operation.

“Correct,” said KPK Deputy Chairperson Fitroh Rohcahyanto when confirmed.

Those caught in the sting operation are still being examined. The KPK has 1x24 hours to announce the status of the parties caught in the operation.