The appointment of AKBP Catur Erwin Setiawan as acting chief of Bima City Police drew criticism due to his past drug case. The position has now been handed to AKBP Hariyanto, former deputy commander of Brimob in NTB Police. This change comes amid a narcotics scandal involving former chief AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro, who has been dismissed and faces the death penalty.
Dynamics at Bima City Police in West Nusa Tenggara continue amid a narcotics abuse case. Former chief AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro was officially dismissed through an ethics trial on February 19, 2026, after being named a suspect in two cases: receiving proceeds from drug trafficking and possession of narcotics. He faces the death penalty under Article 114 Paragraph (2) jo Article 132 Paragraph (2) or Article 137 Letter A of Law No. 35 of 2009 on Narcotics.
Case facts reveal that Didik received Rp2.8 billion from a drug network via former Narcotics Subdirectorate Chief AKP Malaungi. The money was delivered three times: Rp1.4 billion in a suitcase, Rp450 million in a paper bag, and Rp1 billion in a beer carton. "The Rp2.8 billion was handed over three times, detailed as first Rp1.4 billion, second Rp450 million, third Rp1 billion," said Commissioner Big Police Zulkarnain Harahap, Head of Subdirectorate III of Bareskrim Polri's Narcotics Crime Directorate, on February 21, 2026.
The case began with the arrest of two house assistants, Bripka IR and AN, with 30.415 grams of sabu in early February 2026, leading to AKP Malaungi's involvement. Examination showed positive amphetamines for Malaungi, with 488.496 grams of sabu found in his office. Additionally, a suitcase containing narcotics was discovered at Aipda Dianita Agustina's home in Tangerang on February 11, 2026, entrusted on Didik's orders through his wife, Miranti Afriana. Evidence included 16.3 grams of sabu, 49 ecstasy pills, and other drugs.
Amid the scandal, AKBP Catur Erwin Setiawan's appointment as acting chief in early February drew attention due to his positive sabu test on May 4, 2017, while at Ternate Police. Polri Headquarters explained the decision was based on internal mechanisms. Now, on February 22, 2026, AKBP Hariyanto has been appointed to replace him, announced via Instagram @polres_bimakota. "May he always be granted blessings, smoothness, and success in carrying out his mandate," read the post.
Bareskrim Polri is collaborating with PPATK to further trace fund flows, including the involvement of drug lords KE, AS, and S.
