Indonesian artist Fairuz A. Rafiq expressed her profound shock upon learning that her elder sister, Fadia Arafiq, who also serves as the Regent of Pekalongan, was apprehended in a sting operation (OTT) conducted by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). Fadia Arafiq is allegedly involved in a procurement of goods and services (PBJ) corruption case, specifically concerning the outsourcing sector within the Pekalongan Regency Government. As a younger sibling, Fairuz stated she had no prior knowledge of the legal issues entangling her sister, though she hopes the matter will soon find clarity.
“I was definitely surprised by this news, as I was completely unaware of it. As her sister, I pray that this issue can be resolved quickly. Whatever the outcome, I will certainly offer my support,” Fairuz told reporters in the Depok area.
Fairuz further emphasized that if any wrongdoing is indeed proven, the consequences must be faced. However, should her sister be found innocent, Fairuz hopes she will receive the fairest justice possible. “If there’s a mistake, then the consequences must be accepted. But if it’s not true, then she must be able to receive justice as fairly as possible,” she continued. While acknowledging her sympathy for her sister’s predicament, Fairuz firmly stated that this legal matter is unrelated to her or her immediate family.
“It’s clear that regarding this issue, I have my own household, and my sister also has her own. Our respective activities are also different,” Fairuz explained. She also urged the public not to associate her sister’s legal case with her family. “I also ask for understanding; I have my own family. So, let my family focus on following this matter, and please do not involve me, as I do not understand the details,” she asserted.
Ultimately, Fairuz’s only wish is for the best for her sister, that she may navigate the legal process smoothly. “Of course, I was shocked because she is my sister. We were taught that if one is wrong, one must face the consequences. If one is not wrong, one must receive the fairest justice. So, we can only pray,” Fairuz concluded.
Pekalongan Regent Corruption Case
This case came to light through a KPK sting operation conducted between March 2–3, 2026. During this operation, Fadia Arafiq was named a suspect. The matter began when Fadia established a company named PT Raja Nusantara Berjaya with her husband, Mukhtaruddin Ashraff Abu, and her son, Muhammad Sabiq Ashraff, who is a member of the Pekalongan Regional House of Representatives (DPRD). The company operates in the field of service provision and actively participated in various procurement of goods and services activities within the Pekalongan Regency Government.
Within the company structure, Ashraff served as commissioner, Sabiq as director, while Fadia was allegedly the beneficial owner. The director position was later taken over by her trusted associate, Rul Bayatun. The company’s staff also included several campaign team members who were placed in various regional apparatus units within the Pekalongan Regency Government. After approximately one year of operation, the company allegedly secured numerous outsourcing service procurement projects in several regional apparatus units.
Throughout 2025, the company reportedly dominated outsourcing procurements within the Pekalongan Regency Government, securing 17 projects in regional apparatus units, three regional hospitals, and one sub-district. The KPK suspects that these projects were won due to alleged intervention with several heads of departments. For her actions, Fadia has been charged under Article 12 letter i and Article 12B of the Anti-Corruption Law in conjunction with Article 127 paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code. She was immediately detained at the KPK Red and White Building Detention Center for the initial 20 days.
Summary
Fairuz A. Rafiq, an Indonesian artist, expressed profound shock over the arrest of her elder sister, Fadia Arafiq, the Regent of Pekalongan, by the KPK in a sting operation. Fadia is implicated in an alleged procurement of goods and services corruption case, specifically involving the outsourcing sector within the Pekalongan Regency Government. Fairuz, who had no prior knowledge, hopes for a swift resolution and affirmed that consequences must be faced if wrongdoing is proven, while seeking justice if her sister is innocent. She also emphasized that this legal matter is unrelated to her or her immediate family, requesting the public not to involve her.
The KPK’s sting operation, conducted between March 2-3, 2026, led to Fadia Arafiq being named a suspect. Fadia, along with her husband and son, established PT Raja Nusantara Berjaya, a service provision company that allegedly secured numerous outsourcing projects. In 2025, the company reportedly dominated Pekalongan Regency’s outsourcing procurements, winning 17 projects through suspected intervention with department heads. Fadia faces charges under the Anti-Corruption Law and has been detained at the KPK detention center for 20 days.