Three Regents in Central Java Caught in OTT, KPK Deputy Chairman: Please, No More!
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, SEMARANG – Deputy Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Fitroh Rohcahyanto stated that the capture of three regents in Central Java (Jateng) in sting operations (OTT) over the past three months indicates that anti-corruption prevention efforts at the regional head level have not been maximally effective. Although the arrest of the three regents in Central Java is a positive development for the KPK, Fitroh still expressed his concern and hopes that such incidents will not happen again.
He made this statement after opening the “Anti-Corruption Dialogue” event at the Gradhika Bakti Praja Building, in the Central Java Governor’s Office Complex, Semarang City, on Monday (30/3/2026). The event was initiated by Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi and attended by all regional heads and deputy regional heads, including DPRD chairmen throughout Central Java.
“As is known, enforcement activities in the Central Java region are quite numerous, so by continuously carrying out prevention efforts, we conduct synergy between law enforcement officials in the region and government parties, it is hoped that corrupt behaviour can be reduced,” said Fitroh during a press statement after opening the Anti-Corruption Dialogue.
When asked about the OTT against the three regents in Central Java in recent months, Fitroh said that the KPK is indeed actively monitoring government administration throughout the regions. The three regents in Central Java who were ensnared in the OTT are the result of that monitoring.
“Of course, this is also a concern for us, not that the KPK is continuously pleased. Because with the presence of corrupt behaviour, the prevention efforts we carry out can be interpreted as not yet maximal,” said Fitroh.
He emphasised that the KPK remains active in monitoring the government in Central Java. “Therefore, we really emphasise: please, no more,” he stated.
Fitroh revealed that in the Anti-Corruption Dialogue, the KPK will once again provide guidance to regional heads in Central Java on preventing corrupt practices. “Earlier, I started by inviting awareness. In terms of knowledge, everyone actually knows what corruption is. What is lacking is our awareness not to commit corruption,” he said.
“But later there will also be technical matters, presented by the KPK team, including the prevention deputy, at least discussing technicalities on how to build a system that is far from loopholes for corruption,” added Fitroh.