Tulungagung Regent Becomes the 10th Regional Head Snared by KPK Since Taking Office
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) continues to conduct sting operations (OTT) against regional heads embroiled in corruption cases. The latest involves Tulungagung Regent Gatut Sunu Wibowo, becoming the 10th regional head arrested by the KPK.
As compiled by detikcom on Sunday (12/4/2026), Tulungagung Regent Gatut Sunu Wibowo is the regional head recently arrested by the KPK. A total of 16 people, including Tulungagung Regent Gatut Sunu Wibowo, were caught in the KPK’s sting operation (OTT) in Tulungagung, East Java.
“Indeed, tonight the KPK is conducting a covert investigation activity in the East Java region. The team has secured several 16 people, one of whom is the Tulungagung Regent,” said KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo to reporters on Friday (10/4).
Gatut’s arrest continues to lengthen the list of regional heads caught in stings by the KPK. Gatut is the 10th regional head ensnared in an OTT after being inaugurated in 2025.
Here is the list of regional heads caught in KPK OTTs since their inaugurations in 2025:
- East Kolaka Regent Abdul Azis
On 8 August 2025, Abdul Azis, who serves as Regent of East Kolaka (Koltim), was arrested by the KPK. He was implicated in alleged corruption in the construction project of a Class C District General Hospital (RSUD) in Koltim Regency.
The OTT of Abdul Azis caused a stir due to two conflicting pieces of information. KPK Vice Chairman Johanis Tanak confirmed the OTT in the Southeast Sulawesi (Sultra) region and the arrest of Abdul Azis.
Meanwhile, Abdul Azis denied the news of being caught in the OTT as he was still attending a series of events leading up to the NasDem National Conference in Makassar on Thursday (7/8/2025). However, on Friday (8/8), the KPK finally arrested Abdul Azis.
The KPK suspects Abdul Azis demanded a fee of 8 percent or Rp 9 billion from the Rp 126.3 billion project value. The KPK stated that Abdul Azis had received Rp 1.6 billion. In this case, the KPK named five people as suspects.
- Riau Governor Abdul Wahid
The next OTT implicated Abdul Wahid. He was arrested for alleged extortion of his subordinates in the Riau Public Works, Spatial Planning, Housing, Settlement Areas, and Land Agency (PUPR PKPP).
Abdul Wahid’s case is better known as the ‘thug’s share’. In addition to Abdul Wahid, two others have been named as suspects by the KPK.
They are the Head of PUPR Riau M Arief Setiawan and the Governor of Riau’s Expert Staff, Dani M Nursalam. They were named suspects on 5 November 2025.
The KPK suspects Rp 4 billion has already been handed over from a total demand of Rp 7 billion. The KPK mentioned threats of dismissal for officials who did not comply with the demands.
As a result of their actions, the suspects are charged under Article 12e and/or Article 12f and/or Article 12B of the Corruption Eradication Law in conjunction with Article 55 paragraph (1) first of the Criminal Code.
- Ponorogo Regent Sugiri Sancoko
Next, the KPK conducted an OTT in Ponorogo, East Java. Ponorogo Regent Sugiri Sancoko was involved in this OTT.
The KPK stated there are three clusters of cases in this matter: alleged bribery related to position arrangements, alleged bribery for work projects at Ponorogo RSUD, and alleged other receipts or gratuities. From these three cases, the KPK named four suspects, namely:
Ponorogo Regent Sugiri Sancoko (SUG)
Ponorogo Regional Secretary Agus Pramono (AGP)
Director of Dr Harjono Ponorogo General Hospital Yunus Mahatma (YUM)
Sucipto (SC) as a private party contractor for RSUD Ponorogo in work packages in Ponorogo Regency.
Sugiri together with Yunus is suspected of violating Article 12 letter a or b and/or Article 11 and/or Article 12B of the Corruption Law jo Article 55 paragraph (1) first of the Criminal Code.
Sucipto is suspected of violating Article 5 paragraph (1) letter a or b, and/or Article 13 of the Corruption Law. Yunus is suspected of violating Article 5 paragraph (1) letter a or b and/or Article 13 of the Corruption Law.
Sugiri together with Agus is suspected of violating Article 12 letter a or b and/or Article 11 and/or Article 12B of the Corruption Law jo Article 55 paragraph (1) first of the Criminal Code.
- Central Lampung Regent Ardito Wijaya
In December 2025, Central Lampung Regent Ardito Wijaya was named a suspect by the KPK after being caught in an OTT. Ardito is alleged to be involved in a bribery case for projects in Central Lampung.
“The KPK has also conducted an exposure where parties have been named as suspects in this case. Thus, within 1x24 hours, legal status has been determined for the parties secured yesterday,” said KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo to reporters on Thursday (11/12/2025).
Ardito is suspected of receiving a fee of Rp 5.75 billion. Ardito initially set a fee of 15-20 percent for several projects in Central Lampung.
For information, Ardito was newly inaugurated as Central Lampung Regent in February 2025. This means the demands and handover of fees occurred directly.
The KPK named five people as suspects.
- Bekasi Regent Ade Kuswara Kunang
At the end of 2025, the KPK named Bekasi Regent Ade Kuswara (ADK) and his father, HM Kunang (HMK), as suspects from the KPK OTT. The father and son are alleged to have received advance money for projects from a private party with initials SRJ.
“The KPK has named 3 suspects, namely Mr ADK, Regent of Bekasi Regency from 2025 to now, Mr HMK, Head of Sukadami Village, South Cikarang Subdistrict, who is also the father of the Regent, and Mr SRJ as a private party,” said Acting Deputy for Enforcement and Execution of the KPK, Asep Guntur Rahayu, in a press conference at the KPK, South Jakarta, on Saturday (20/12/2025).
Asep said Ade and Kunang are suspected of receiving advance money from SRJ amounting to Rp 9.5 billion. Asep described the money as a down payment guarantee for projects in the following year.
“So after being inaugurated at the end of last year, end of 2024, Mr ADK then communicated with Mr SRJ because SRJ is a contractor who usually carries out projects in Bekasi Regency, after that because there was no money yet, the projects that will be there in 2026 and beyond have been communicated with Mr SRJ and frequently requested some money even though the projects themselves do not exist yet,” he said.
Ade and Kunang received the advance four times. The money was handed over via