Two Years of Prabowo's Administration, KPK Reveals 36 Hand-Catching Operations from Regional Heads to Rectors

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has reported on its achievements in addressing corruption during the two-year administration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.

KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated that the success of corruption eradication is measured not only by quantity but also by quality.

“Thus, the measure goes beyond the number of cases handled, but also how law enforcement provides legal certainty that is fair, optimal recovery of state assets, and future preventive efforts,” said Budi in a statement on Tuesday (20/10/2026).

Budi emphasized the importance of corrective and mitigative measures to strengthen the quality of transparent and accountable governance systems, as well as to enhance public integrity awareness.

“Therefore, the KPK continues to elaborate on an integrative approach, through prevention, education, and enforcement, involving various relevant stakeholders,” he added.

Records of Enforcement Actions

Budi noted that from an enforcement perspective, the handling of corruption cases from October 20, 2024 to October 20, 2026 showed progress at various stages.

In 2025, there were 70 investigations, 116 inquiries, 115 prosecutions, 87 cases that had permanent legal force, and 78 cases that had been executed.

In the first quarter of 2026, the KPK recorded 35 investigations, 45 inquiries, 29 prosecutions, 20 cases with permanent legal force, and 18 cases executed.

“As of October 19, 2026, there have been at least 36 incidents of hand-catching (2025-2026) with details as follows: 21 regional heads and 15 caught in ministries/agencies, including incidents at Jenderal Soedirman University (Unsoed),” he explained.

Budi remarked that for the KPK, these hand-catching incidents should serve as a reminder that corrupt practices are still prevalent in various strategic sectors that impact the livelihood of many.

He stressed the need for more serious attention from all stakeholders.

“Therefore, the KPK hopes this incident can serve as a momentum for evaluation and collective improvement for regional heads, every ministry/agency, business actors, and the public,” he said.

List of 36 KPK Hand-Catching Incidents During the Prabowo-Gibran Administration:

1. Bengkulu Governor Rohidin Mersyah (November 2024), alleged extortion for regional election costs
2. Acting Mayor of Pekanbaru Risnandar Mahiwa (December 2024), budget cuts at Pekanbaru's Secretariat
3. Head of the PUPR Service and Chairman of the Ogan Komering Ulu DPRD (March 2025), bribery for project facilitation
4. Head of the North Sumatra PUPR Service (June 2025), bribery for road construction project
5. Eastern Kolaka Regent Abdul Azis (August 2025), bribery for a project
6. Director of Inhutani V (August 2025), bribery for forest area management
7. Deputy Minister of Manpower Immanuel Ebenezer (August 2025), extortion for K3 certification processing
8. Riau Governor Abdul Wahid (November 2025), extortion
9. Ponorogo Regent Sugiri Sancoko (November 2025), bribery for position, project, and other revenues
10. Central Lampung Regent Ardito Wijaya (December 2025), alleged gratification
11. Prosecutor in Tangerang (December 2025), referred to the Prosecutor's Office
12. Bekasi Regent Ade Kuswara Kunang (December 2025), alleged bribery for a project
13. Head of Hulu Sungai Utara Prosecutor's Office (December 2025), alleged extortion
14. Head of the Jakarta North KPP (January 2026), alleged bribery in tax audits
15. Madiun Mayor Maidi (January 2026),
16. Pati Regent Sudewo (January 2026),
17. Head of the Banjarmasin KPP (February 2026),
18. Customs official related to bribery in the import case of PT Blueray Cargo (February 2026),
19. Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Depok District Court (February 2026),
20. Pekalongan Regent Fadia Arafiq (March 2026),
21. Rejang Lebong Regent Fikri Thobari (March 2026),
22. Cilacap Regent Syamsul Auliya Rachman (March 2026),
23. Tulungagung Regent Gatut Sunu Wibowo (April 2026),
24. Deputy Minister of Imipas Silmy Karim (June 2026)
25. Muara Enim Regent Edison (June 2026)
26. RI BPK ASN/continuation Muara Enim (June 2026)
27. Kuantan Singingi Regent Suhardiman Amby (June 2026)
28. Langkat Regent Syah Afandin (July 2026)
29. Sukoharjo Regent Etik Suryani (July 2026)
30. West Lombok Regent Lalu Ahmad Zaini (July 2026)
31. Pemalang Regent Anom Widiyantoro (July 2026)
32. Rectors and Vice Rectors of Unsoed (August 2026)
33. Director General of ATR/BPN (September 2026)
34. North Bolaang Mongondow Regent Sirajudin Lasena (September 2026)
35. Siblings and Expert Staff to the Head of BNPB (October 2026)
36. Klaten Regent Hamenang Wajar Ismoyo (October 2026)