Polda Metro Jaya has detained two former employees of the Ministry of Agriculture suspected in a Rp5.94 billion corruption case involving travel funds. The arrests took place in South Sumatra on March 9 and 10, 2026. The case originated from a complaint by the ministry accompanied by a BPKP audit.
Polda Metro Jaya has detained two former employees of the Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) designated as suspects in an alleged corruption case involving travel allowance funds. The state loss is estimated at Rp5.94 billion based on an audit by the Badan Pengawasan Keuangan dan Pembangunan (BPKP) DKI Jakarta.
The Head of Public Relations of Polda Metro Jaya, Commissioner General Budi Hermanto, confirmed that suspects with initials IM and DS were secured in Tanjung Raja Subdistrict, Ogan Ilir Regency, South Sumatra. "It is true that suspects IM and DS were secured in the Tanjung Raja Subdistrict area, Ogan Ilir Regency, South Sumatra," said Budi Hermanto on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Suspect IM was arrested on Monday, March 9, 2026, while DS was arrested on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Both are now in custody at Polda Metro Jaya. The case began with an official complaint from Kementan to Polda Metro Jaya, accompanied by a BPKP audit initially indicating a Rp9 billion loss related to travel orders.
Following further investigation, witness examinations, evidence review, and additional audits, investigators determined the loss at Rp5.94 billion. Budi Hermanto emphasized that all legal processes were based on official audits and there was no extortion by investigators. The alleged corruption occurred between 2020 and 2024, and the investigation is ongoing.
"Currently, there are two suspects, namely Ms. IM and Mr. DS. This incident occurred from 2020 to 2024, and the investigation process is still ongoing," added Budi.
