Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) conducted a sting operation on February 5, 2026, targeting Depok District Court officials over alleged bribery to expedite land dispute execution covering 6,500 square meters in Tapos subdistrict. Five individuals were named suspects, including the chief and deputy chief judges. The Rp850 million bribe transaction occurred at Emeralda Golf Tapos.
The case originated from a land dispute between PT Karabha Digdaya, a subsidiary of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance, and local residents in Tapos subdistrict, Depok, West Java. In 2023, Depok District Court ruled in favor of PT Karabha Digdaya over the 6,500-square-meter plot. The decision was upheld on appeal and cassation.
In January 2025, PT Karabha Digdaya filed a request with Depok District Court for execution of the land eviction, as the site was needed for immediate use. However, by February 2025, the execution remained pending despite repeated submissions. Meanwhile, the community filed a review petition against the ruling.
KPK Acting Deputy for Enforcement Asep Guntur Rahayu explained that Chief Judge I Wayan Eka Mariarta (EKA) and Deputy Chief Bambang Setyawan (BBG) instructed Bailiff Yohansyah Maruanaya (YOH) to liaise with PT Karabha Digdaya. They demanded Rp1 billion for expediting the execution, negotiated down to Rp850 million through a meeting between YOH and Head of Corporate Legal Berliana Tri Kusuma (BER) at a Depok restaurant.
The KPK sting operation on February 5, 2026, began early morning following tips on money handover. At 1:39 p.m. WIB, KPK monitored the withdrawal of Rp850 million from a Cibinong bank. The transaction occurred around 7:00 p.m. WIB at Emeralda Golf Tapos, where YOH received the cash in a black backpack. KPK arrested YOH after a chase, followed by BBG, PT Karabha Digdaya employees AND, GUN, and BER, Director Trisnadi Yulrisman (TRI) at Living Plaza Cinere, and EKA at his official residence.
KPK named five suspects: EKA, BBG, YOH, TRI, and BER, charged with accepting bribes or promises in case handling. Bambang is also suspected of receiving Rp2.5 billion in gratuities from PT DMV based on PPATK data from 2025-2026. The suspects are detained for 20 days at KPK's Red White Building facility, with notification to the Supreme Court. Judicial Commission Deputy Chairman Desmihardi expressed support and plans to follow up.
Evidence includes the Rp850 million cash. Asep Guntur Rahayu stated KPK is probing potential bribes from the first instance through execution.
