KPK detains Klaten regent, Central Java BPK chief after sting
Three people were detained, including a private-sector figure, in a case tied to procurement, permits, agency payments and audit manipulation.
KPK detained Klaten Regent Hamenang Wajar Ismoyo, Central Java BPK representative chief Ahmad Luthfi H. Rahmatullah, and private-sector figure Amin Wahyu Utomo after a sting operation. The detentions came after questioning at the KPK Red and White House in Jakarta on Friday (16/10). Earlier, KPK secured a total of 20 people, including 19 in Klaten, Central Java, and one in Jakarta. KPK spokesman Budi Prasetyo said two people from BPK were among those caught. Citing Antara, the case is linked to alleged corruption in the procurement of goods and services, licensing, collection fees, payments from OPD or SKPD, and gifts to BPK parties to condition the audit.