JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) again carried out a hand-in-hand operation (OTT) against regional heads on Tuesday, July 28. This time, the KPK Task Force team arrested Pemalang Regent Anom Widiyantoro.

"That's right," said Deputy Chairman of the KPK Fitroh Rohcahyanto when confirmed by reporters regarding the OTT of Pemalang Regent Anom Widiyantoro, Wednesday, July 29.

Fitroh has not revealed more details of the alleged criminal acts that led to the arrest of Regent Anom Widiyantoro by the KPK Task Force. Including, the number of parties who were caught in OTT and the amount of cash that was secured. The KPK Task Force is reportedly still in the field.

The KPK will later bring the Regent of Anom to the KPK Red and White building in Kuningan, South Jakarta for an intensive examination. The anti-corruption agency has 1x24 hours to determine the legal status of Anom and other parties who were caught in OTT.

Throughout 2026, the KPK has arrested 11 regional heads in OTT. The suspected corruption modus of the regional heads varies, ranging from bribes, extortion, to the receipt of gratification.

The regional heads who were caught by OTT and are being processed by the KPK are the Mayor of Madiun Maidi, the Regent of Pati Sudewo, the Regent of Pekalongan Fadia Arafiq, the Regent of Rejang Lebong Muhammad Fikri Thobari, the Regent of Cilacap Syamsul Auliya Rachman, and the Regent of Tulungagung Gatut Sunu Wibowo.

Then the Regent of Muara Enim Edison, the Regent of Kuantan Singingi (Kuansing) Suhardiman Amby, the Regent of Langkat Syah Afandin, the Regent of Sukoharjo Etik Suryani, and the Regent of West Lombok Lalu Ahmad Zaini.


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