Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named Madiun Mayor Maidi as a suspect in an alleged extortion and gratification case totaling Rp2.25 billion since his terms from 2019-2024 and 2025-2030. The arrest occurred via a raid on January 19, 2026, followed by the seizure of Rp550 million in cash. The case involves two main clusters related to project kickbacks and corporate social responsibility funds in Madiun, East Java.
Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) conducted a raid arresting Madiun Mayor Maidi on January 19, 2026, over alleged kickbacks from projects and corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds in Madiun, East Java. On January 20, 2026, KPK announced three suspects: Maidi (MD), his trusted associate Rochim Ruhdiyanto (RR), and Thariq Megah (TM), head of the city's Public Works and Spatial Planning Department (PUPR).
The case divides into two clusters. The first involves alleged extortion by Maidi and Rochim, including Rp600 million from property developer PT HB in June 2025 via two bank transfers, and Rp350 million from the Yayasan Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Bhakti Husada Mulia Madiun (STIKES Madiun) on January 9, 2026. The Rp350 million was given as compensation for road access permits framed as 14-year 'rent,' claimed as CSR funds, and transferred to CV SA in Rochim's name.
The second cluster concerns alleged gratifications by Maidi and Thariq, encompassing Rp1.1 billion from various parties during 2019-2022, plus Rp200 million from the Package II road maintenance project worth Rp5.1 billion. Maidi allegedly demanded a six percent fee but received only four percent, or Rp200 million, from the contractor.
The total alleged receipts amount to Rp2.25 billion. KPK seized Rp550 million: Rp350 million from Rochim and Rp200 million from Thariq. Acting Deputy for Enforcement KPK Asep Guntur Rahayu stated, “KPK found allegations of other receipts or gratifications by MD during 2019-2022 from several parties, totaling Rp1.1 billion.” Additionally, KPK suspects demands for fees on business permits, such as for hotels and minimarkets, in the Madiun city government.
This case highlights corruption practices in local administration, with Maidi serving two terms.
