After Three No-Shows, Central Lampung Regional Secretary Welly Adiwantra Finally Detained at Lampung Police Headquarters

For the third summons, scheduled on Thursday (17/9/2026), Welly again failed to appear by the specified deadline.

The Head of Sub-directorate III Corruption Crime Unit at the Lampung Police Special Criminal Investigation Directorate, AKBP Donny Hendridunand, previously stated that investigators had prepared legal measures if Welly continued to ignore the summons.

"Yes, if he does not show up, we will proceed with the next steps, in accordance with the standard operating procedures aligned with criminal procedure law in our country," Donny said on Thursday (17/9/2026).

Donny also mentioned that investigators could take forcible measures under procedural law.

"Yes, we will carry out the subsequent measures, including forcible steps according to the criminal procedural law in our country," he said.

However, the day after the third summons, Welly finally appeared at Lampung Police Headquarters accompanied by his lawyer.

Regarding the prior absences, Bagus stated that Welly had submitted a request letter for postponement through his previous legal counsel.

"According to what he conveyed, it's not exactly an absence without reason, but he has submitted a postponement letter through his previous lawyers," Bagus explained.

According to Kompas.com's observation at Lampung Police Headquarters, Welly exited the interrogation room wearing a batik shirt overlaid with an orange detainee vest.

When escorted to the detention room, Welly refused to answer questions from the press. He chose to remain silent when asked about the case that implicates him.

Suspect in the Case of 387 Fictitious Honorary Staff

Welly was named a suspect in the alleged corruption case concerning the recruitment of 387 honorary staff within the Metro City Government.

During the recruitment process, Welly was still serving as Head of the Human Resources and Development Agency (BKPSDM) in Metro City.

Lampung Police stated that the case is related to alleged recruitment of honorary staff not in accordance with regulations, causing state financial losses.

In previously provided case data, the state losses were estimated to reach approximately Rp11 billion.

The investigation into this matter is still ongoing. The police are continuing to complete the case files based on guidance from the prosecutors after the investigation entered its initial phase.