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View all search resultsThe Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has decided to press ahead with its investigation into its own former top prosecutor despite growing calls for the case to be handled by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) instead amid concerns over potential conflicts of interest.
The arrest of 10 regional heads by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) during the first seven months of 2026, including three over the past month, has renewed concerns over systemic corruption stemming from lack of integrity in regional bureaucracy.
The Langkat regent’s office on Jl. Proklamasi in Stabat district, the regency administrative seat, received dozens of flower boards on Monday sent by various groups of residents. Many played on the regent’s nickname Ondim, referring to him as ongkos dimuka (payment upfront).
Media across the nation have had a field day following the recent arrest of Silmy Karim, 51, the former deputy minister of immigration and corrections, quickly linking his confiscated luxury assets to corruption charges related to an alleged massive scheme extorting expatriates over their stay permits. The scandal has landed a heavy blow on the administration, especially given President Prabowo Subianto’s vow to wage a relentless war against corruptors who undermine his government.
Sudewo is charged with extorting officials appointed to fill various positions in 401 village administrations in 21 districts across Pati and taking bribes from railway track projects at the Transportation Ministry’s Railway Directorate General in 2022.
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