Pati
KPK probes Sudewo's team eight role in Pati corruption case
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Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating communications between former Pati Regent Sudewo and the local DPRD chairman regarding an impeachment issue, along with the role of his 'team eight' in conditioning projects and elections. Witnesses were examined on February 24, 2026, to uncover alleged extortion in village positions and railway project bribery. The case stems from a sting operation on January 19, 2026.
Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) suspects more than one money collector per subdistrict in Pati Regency, Central Java, in a corruption case involving extortion for village official positions that ensnares former Regent Sudewo. Investigators are probing the background of 601 vacant positions and the budgeting for their salaries from village funds. Examinations of the acting regent and several witnesses aim to clarify the process.
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Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has seized Rp2.6 billion in cash from Pati Regent Sudewo and three village heads accused of extorting candidates for village official positions. The sting operation occurred on January 19, 2026, in Pati Regency, Central Java. The funds were collected from eight village heads in Jaken subdistrict.