JAKARTA, Literasi Hukum – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) arrested Pekalongan Regent Fadia Arafiq in a sting operation (OTT) in Central Java on Tuesday (March 3, 2026). KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated that the team secured several parties in the Pekalongan area and its surroundings, including the regional head.

KPK then brought Fadia and other parties to the KPK Red and White Building, Jakarta, for further examination. In this sting operation, KPK also brought 11 other individuals to Jakarta.

Arrested in Semarang, KPK Brings a Total of Several Parties to Jakarta

Budi Prasetyo explained that Fadia was secured in Semarang in the early hours. Besides the regent, KPK also secured a trusted person and an aide, then conducted further investigation and brought other parties from Pekalongan to Jakarta.

KPK has a time limit of 1x24 hours since the arrest to determine the legal status of the parties (whether they are designated as suspects or not) after the case presentation/expose.

On the same day, the KPK confirmed that this sting operation was related to alleged criminal acts of corruption in the procurement of goods and services (PBJ), one of which involved the procurement of outsourcing services within the Pekalongan Regency Government. The KPK stated there were indications of bid-rigging/vendor manipulation in the PBJ process, but has not yet disclosed full details of the evidence or the complete case construction at this initial stage.

Public Response and Next Steps

This case involving the Pekalongan Regent's sting operation adds to the series of silent operations conducted by the KPK against regional heads. Several parties urged the KPK to transparently disclose the case construction after legal status determination, including ensuring follow-up on the recovery of state losses, if any, and further investigation into related parties.

This news report is a synthesis of information from several credible sources to present a verified, comprehensive, and balanced report to readers.