Pemalang Regent Anom Widiyantoro Arrested by the KPK After Being Caught in OTT

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) detained Pemalang Regent Anom Widiyantoro today, July 30. He was orange-colored prisoner of the anti-corruption commission along with three others after being caught in a hand-catching operation (OTT) on Tuesday night, July 28.

From observation, Anom was escorted to the prisoner's car at around 08.30 WIB. He was wearing a KPK prisoner's vest and his hands were handcuffed.

"We understand the situation, we are sorry," Anom said briefly before boarding the prisoner's car.

In addition to Anom, the KPK also detained Setya Budi Dias Oktavianto; Lilik Budi Suprianto; and Mohamad Haris. There has been no official statement from the anti-corruption commission regarding the detention.

As previously reported, the KPK again held an OTT and secured 21 people in the Central Java and Jakarta regions. One of those secured was Pemalang Regent Anom Widiyantoro.

"One of the people who were secured in Jakarta was the Regent of Pemalang, who then arrived at the KPK Red and White building last night for intensive examination," said KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo to reporters at the KPK Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Wednesday, July 29.

Budi then detailed that a total of 21 people were secured in the action. Of this number, 12 were taken to Jakarta.

"For the other seven people, six from Pemalang and one from Purworejo, it is likely that this afternoon until the afternoon, yes, will arrive at the KPK Red and White building for further examination," he said.

Budi has not detailed the actions of the parties who were caught in OTT. He only said that there was allegedly a transfer of money related to the project and the sale and purchase of positions.

The team in the field also found a number of evidence, including money of around Rp2 billion.

"Whether it is later the construction of the case is bribery or extortion related to projects in Pemalang Regency, of course it will be explained and discussed in the expose," he said.

"In addition, there is also an alleged receipt made by the regent related to the sale and purchase of positions in the Pemalang Regency Government," concluded Budi.