JAKARTA, LITERASIHUKUM.COM — The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has once again conducted a sting operation (OTT) against a regional head. On Friday night (10/4/2026), KPK investigators arrested the Regent of Tulungagung, Gatut Sunu Wibowo, along with 15 others in the East Java region for alleged involvement in corruption.

Deputy Chairman of the KPK, Fitroh Rohcahyanto, confirmed the action. In this silent operation, investigators not only secured the top regional executive and several related party, but also confiscated a sum of cash. The evidence is strongly suspected to be related to corrupt practices being investigated by the anti-corruption agency.

The day after the arrest, the majority of those secured—including the regent and several of his relatives holding public office—were immediately taken to the KPK's Merah Putih Building in Jakarta. This transfer was carried out under tight security for further examination.

Deadline for Determining Legal Status

Procedurally, the KPK has a deadline of 1 x 24 hours according to the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) to conduct a preliminary examination. This window of time is crucial for investigators to gather a minimum of two valid pieces of evidence. If sufficient evidence is met, the status of the secured parties will be raised to suspects, along with the upgrading of the case handling status from…