KPK to Investigate Fadia Arafiq, Husband and Son of Pekalongan Regent 

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has confirmed that investigators will examine the husband of the Regent of Pekalongan, Fadia Arafiq, Mukhtaruddin Ashraff Abu and his son, Muhammad Sabiq Ashraff. Their testimony is needed to investigate alleged corruption in the procurement of outsourcing services and goods in the Pekalongan Regency Government.

This was conveyed by KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo when asked about the involvement of Fadia Arafiq's husband and child in this case. This family established PT Raja Nusantara Berjaya (BNR) which ultimately monopolized procurement in Pekalongan, Central Java.

"Later we will say if there is indeed a summons," Budi told reporters at the KPK's Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Friday, March 6.

In addition, the KPK will also investigate the corruption practices carried out by Fadia Arafiq.

"From the party, we will ask for information to explain the roles of the Regent to thicken again, including whether there are still other parties who have a crucial role," said Budi.

"(At the same time, red) the flow of money (in the case, red). Of course we will continue to investigate."

As previously reported, the KPK named the Regent of Pekalongan Fadia Arafiq as a suspect for allegedly arranging PT Raja Nusantara Berjaya (PT RNB) to monopoli outsourcing service projects in 17 regional devices, 3 RSUD, and 1 sub-district in Pekalongan Regency. He was caught in a hand-in-hand operation (OTT) on Tuesday, March 3.

PT RNB itself is known to have been founded by Fadia's husband and son, whose leadership was then handed over to his trusted employees.

In this case, the KPK suspects that the local government was forced to win PT RNB or the so-called "Parent Company". In fact, at the same time there were other vendors offering lower prices.

Throughout 2023 to 2026, there were transactions into PT RNB worth Rp. 46 billion sourced from contracts with regional devices in the Pekalongan Regency Government. Of that amount, Rp. 22 billion was used to pay the salaries of outsourcing employees.

Meanwhile, the rest or about 40 percent flowed into the pockets of Fadia, her husband and her children. Here are the details:

1. Fadia Arafiq as the Regent of Pekalongan enjoyed Rp5.5 billion; 2. Mukhtaruddin Ashraff Abu who is Fadia's husband enjoyed Rp1.1 billion.

Ashraff currently serves as a member of the Indonesian House of Representatives for the 2024-2029 period from the Golkar Party Faction which serves on Commission X. At PT RNB, he holds the position of commissioner.

3. Muhammad Sabiq Ashraff as the regent's son enjoyed Rp. 4.6 billion;

Sabiq is a member of the Pekalongan Regency DPRD from the Golkar Party Faction (Dapil V). He also served as the Director of PT RNB for the period 2022-2024.

4. Mehnaz NA as the regent's son enjoys Rp2.5 billion; 5. Rul Bayatun as the Director of PT RNB 2024 - now / Regent's Trust Person: Enjoying Rp2.3 billion; and 6. Other cash withdrawals of Rp3 billion.

For his actions, Fadia Arafiq was then detained for the next 20 days at the KPK Red and White Building Branch Detention Center. The extension of detention will be carried out as needed by investigators.

In this case, he is suspected of violating Article 12 letter i and Article 12 B of the Corruption Eradication Law in conjunction with Article 127 paragraph (1) of the Criminal Code regarding conflicts of interest and abuse of authority in the procurement of goods and services.