Kasi Datun HSU Involved in Extortion Case Detained by KPK After Escaping During OTT

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) detained the Head of the Civil and State Administration Section (Datun) of the North Hulu Sungai (HSU) District Prosecutor's Office, South Kalimantan, Tri Taruna Fariadi tonight. This forced effort was carried out after Tri Taruna surrendered and underwent an intensive examination.

Tri is known to have been named a suspect in alleged extortion along with Albertinus P. Napitulu who is the Head of the North Hulu Sungai (Kajari) District Attorney's Office (Kajari) and Asis Budianto as the Kasintel of the North Hulu Sungai District Attorney's Office. This determination was made after the KPK held a hand-in-hand operation (OTT) on Thursday, December 18.

"After conducting an intensive examination of TAR in his capacity as a suspect, related to the alleged act of extortion in the environment of the HSU District Attorney's Office, tonight the investigators immediately detained TAR," said KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo to reporters through a written statement, Monday, December 22.

Budi said Tri Taruna would be detained for the first 20 days. The extension will be carried out according to the needs of investigators, "from today, Monday, December 22 until January 10, 2026," he said.

Meanwhile, from field observation, Tri wore an orange KPK prisoner vest with the number 100 and his hands were handcuffed. He did not say a word when confirmed about his legal case.

However, he spoke out about the allegation that he had hit the investigation team at the location during the silent operation. "I never hit it," he said before getting into the prisoner's car.

Albertinus is known to have allegedly extorted two of his subordinates. He received money through intermediaries, namely Tri Taruna and Asis Budianto while serving with a value of up to Rp804 million.

Acting Deputy for Enforcement and Execution of the KPK, Asep Guntur Rahayu, said the extortion was accompanied by threats. "With the modus operandi so that the Complaint Report or Lapdu from the community-based organization that enters the HSU District Attorney's Office related to the service, the legal process is not followed up," he said at a press conference at the KPK's Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Saturday morning, December 20.

"Then there was a gift to Albertinus with two clusters," said Asep. Through Tri Taruna, he received money worth Rp. 235 million from the Head of the Education Office; and EVN as the Director of HSU Hospital for Rp. 235 million.

Then, through Asis, Albertinus received Rp149.3 million from YND as the Head of the HSU Health Service.

"ASB, which is the intermediary of the APN, in the period from February to December 2025 is suspected of also receiving money flows from a number of parties amounting to IDR 63.2 million," explained Asep, who also served as the Director of KPK Investigation.

Not stopping there, Albertinus was also suspected of cutting the HSU District Attorney's budget through the treasurer. This money was then used for personal operational funds.

The funds, said Asep, were the submission of the Additional Provision of Funds (TUP) of Rp. 257 million which was issued without a Travel Order (SPPD) and deductions from the work units or sections. Albertinus was also suspected of receiving money from other sources. The details are as follows:

1. Transfer to the wife's account APN worth Rp405 million;

2. From the Head of the PU and the DPRD Secretariat in the period August - November 2025 amounting to Rp. 45 million.

Tri Taruna also received money amounting to Rp. 1.07 billion in addition to being an intermediary for Albertinus. This income comes from the former Head of the HSU Education Service, worth Rp. 930 million in 2022 and Rp. 140 million from a partner in 2024.

As a result of their actions, the three were suspected of violating Article 12 letter e, Article 12 letter f of Law No. 31 of 1999 as amended by Law No. 20 of 2002 jo Article 55 paragraph (1) of the Criminal Code jo Article 64 of the Criminal Code.