KPK Expands Fadia Arafiq Case to Money Laundering Allegations

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has issued a new investigation order related to the development of the corruption case against Fadia Arafiq, the inactive Regent of Pekalongan.

KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated that the case is being expanded to include money laundering offenses (TPPU).

“Investigators are developing the TPPU aspect of the case. The new investigation order is effective as of October 2026,” Budi said in a statement on Wednesday (21/10/2026).

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

Fadia Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison

Previously, the inactive Regent of Pekalongan, Fadia Arafiq, was sentenced to five years in prison for a corruption case.

The prosecution’s demand was read by KPK Prosecutor Agus Bagiyo at the Semarang Corruption Court in Central Java on Thursday (24/9/2026).

“We urge the panel of judges to impose a five-year prison sentence,” said Prosecutor Agus Bagiyo while reading the indictment.

During the trial, prosecutors focused on proving layered violations using Article 12 letter i and Article 12B of the Corruption Law.

The application of these two articles emphasizes the modus operandi of the defendant, who is strongly suspected of exploiting her position for the gain of her family's business interests and systematically receiving illegal funds within the Pekalongan Regency Government.

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

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