JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said that the hand-in-hand operation (OTT) that ensnared Tulungagung Regent Gatut Sunu Wibowo was allegedly related to extortion. A total of 18 people were secured in the activity held on Friday, April 10, 2026, WIB evening.
"(The suspicion is related to, ed.) extortion," said Deputy Head of the KPK's Enforcement and Execution, Asep Guntur Rahayu, to reporters when confirmed by VOI, Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Asep has not further detailed the alleged matter. Complete information will be conveyed through a press conference.
Meanwhile, KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo said that 13 people were then taken to the KPK Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta. One of them is Regent Gatut Sunu.
"The thirteen people who were brought to Jakarta, namely the Regent (Tulungagung). (While the rest, ed.) 12 people from the Tulungagung Regency Government environment and one person is the other party,"
"Furthermore, these parties will undergo further examination at the KPK Red and White Building," Budi told reporters through a separate written statement.
In addition to securing the dozens of people, the KPK also secured evidence.
"Including in the form of cash," said Budi without specifying the amount.
The KPK has 1 x 24 hours to determine the suspects after the OTT is held. The process will begin with a request for information from the secured party, a case title or exposure at the level of the deputy director of enforcement and leadership, then officially announced through a press conference.
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