JAKARTA, Legal Literacy — The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has confirmed the arrest of Pati Regent, Sudewo, in a sting operation (OTT) that took place in the Pati Regency area, Central Java, on Monday (19/1/2026). KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo mentioned that Sudewo was among those secured in the OTT.
The KPK stated that Sudewo is currently undergoing intensive examination at the Kudus Police Station. Until now, the KPK has not disclosed the case underlying the OTT or other parties who were also secured.
The KPK also stated that the anti-corruption agency has 1x24 hours to determine the legal status of the parties secured in the OTT.
Previously Visited by Citizens to the KPK
Long before the OTT, hundreds of Pati residents visited the KPK's Merah Putih Building on September 1, 2025. In ANTARA's report, representatives of residents who are members of the United Pati Community Alliance (AMPB) conveyed that they had held an audience with the KPK and alluded to internal coordination plans regarding the recommendation to deactivate Sudewo.
In that event, detikNews also reported that the KPK (Corruption Eradication Commission) affirmed that the investigation process related to the alleged corruption in the railway construction within the DJKA (Directorate General of Railways) of the Ministry of Transportation is still ongoing, but the request for a recommendation to deactivate regional heads is said to be outside the authority of the KPK.
History of Examination Related to the DJKA Case
Sudewo's name had previously appeared in the handling of alleged bribery cases for the construction and maintenance of railway lines within the Directorate General of Railways (DJKA) of the Ministry of Transportation. MetroTVNews noted that Sudewo was examined as a witness on September 22, 2025, and was said to have been examined previously on August 27, 2025, regarding the same case.
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