KPK Seizes BMW Vehicle from Husband of Pekalongan Regent Fadia Arafiq

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has seized a BMW car from Ashraff Abu, the husband of suspended Pekalongan Regent Fadia Arafiq.

KPK Spokesman Budi Prasetyo stated that the seizure occurred during a search of Ashraff Abu's home as part of the development of a money laundering case connected to Fadia on Friday (23/10/2026).

“During the search, investigators seized a unit of a four-wheeled vehicle, an electric BMW,” said Budi in a statement on Friday.

Budi noted that this forced search and seizure is part of an effort to gather evidence concerning suspected money laundering resulting from corrupt practices linked to conflicts of interest in procurement and other income at the Pekalongan local government.

Previously, the KPK issued a new investigation warrant regarding the corruption case involving suspended Regent Fadia Arafiq.

Budi Prasetyo mentioned that the case has expanded to include allegations of money laundering.

“The investigators are developing the money laundering aspect. The new investigation warrant is effective as of October 2026,” Budi stated during the announcement on Wednesday (21/10/2026).

He added that no suspects have been named in the case development so far.

Fadia Arafiq Continues to Face Trial

It is known that suspended Regent Fadia Arafiq is facing a five-year prison sentence related to a corruption case.

This demand was expressed by the Public Prosecutor (KPK) at the Semarang Corruption Court in Central Java on Thursday (24/9/2026).

“We urge that the panel of judges impose a five-year prison sentence,” stated KPK Prosecutor Agus Bagiyo while reading the demand document on Thursday.

During the trial, the prosecution focused on proving layered violations under 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 accused, who is strongly suspected of exploiting her position for the benefit of the family’s business empire and systematically receiving illegal funds within the Pekalongan government.

Additionally, the prosecutors also requested that the panel of judges revoke Fadia's political rights.

“And the revocation of political rights for five years,” he added.