KPK Summons Husband of Pekalongan Regent Fadia Arafiq in Money Laundering Case

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has summoned Ashraff Abu, the husband of inactive Pekalongan regent Fadia Arafiq, as a witness in the ongoing investigation into allegations of Money Laundering (TPPU) related to Fadia's case.

"The questioning is taking place at the KPK's Red and White Building," spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated in a release on Thursday (22/10/2026).

In addition to Ashraff Abu, KPK has also summoned other witnesses, including Ruben Prabu R. Faza, Deputy Chairman of the Pekalongan District DPRD; Muhammad Sabiq Ashraff, Director of PT Raja Nusantara Berjaya (2023-2024); Siti Hanikatun, Head of the Economic Department of the Pekalongan Regional Secretariat; Lingkan Anggi, Financial Staff of PT Raja Nusantara Berjaya; and Robby Darussalam, Sub-coordinator of Leadership Communication at the Pekalongan Regional Secretariat.

However, Budi has not disclosed the specific details that will be investigated in today’s questioning.

Previously, the KPK issued a new investigation warrant related to the ongoing corruption case against inactive Pekalongan regent Fadia Arafiq.

Budi mentioned that the case has now expanded to include money laundering offenses (TPPU).

"The investigators are developing the TPPU aspect. The new investigation warrant is dated October 2026," Budi said in a statement on Wednesday (21/10/2026).

Budi also noted that no suspects have been named in this case development as of yet.

Fadia Arafiq Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison

It has been reported that KPK prosecutors are seeking a 5-year prison sentence for Fadia in the corruption case.

"We are asking the panel of judges to impose a 5-year prison sentence," stated KPK prosecutor Agus Bagiyo at the Semarang Corruption Court, Central Java, on Thursday (24/9/2026).

During the trial, the prosecution focused on proving multiple offenses using Article 12, letter i, and Article 12B of the Corruption Crime Law (UU Tipikor).

The application of these two articles emphasizes the modus operandi of the defendant, who is strongly suspected of misusing their position for the benefit of the family business conglomerate and systematically receiving illegal funds within the Pekalongan Regency government.

Additionally, the prosecution has requested that the panel of judges revoke Fadia's political rights for a period of 5 years.