The former Bima City Police Chief, AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro, has been officially named a suspect in two serious cases. One of these investigations centers on the alleged flow of Rp 2.8 billion (approximately USD 180,000) in illicit funds, reportedly originating from a drug lord and channeled through his former subordinate, AKP Malaungi, who at the time served as the Head of the Bima City Police Narcotics Unit. This development casts a shadow over high-ranking police officials and their alleged involvement in narcotics trafficking and corruption.
According to Police Commissioner Zulkarnain Harahap, the Head of Sub-directorate III at the National Police’s Narcotics Crime Directorate (Dittipidnarkoba Bareskrim Polri), this corrupt practice allegedly commenced in June 2026. During that period, both Didik and Malaungi were reportedly receiving routine “deposits” from a drug kingpin identified only by the initial B. This pattern of illicit payments highlights a deeply embedded network within the police force.
“Starting from June, the Head of Unit (Malaungi) collected money from drug lord B. Approximately Rp 400 million (around USD 25,000) was amassed each month, with the Head of Unit receiving Rp 100 million and the Police Chief pocketing Rp 300 million,” Zulkarnain disclosed to reporters on Saturday, February 21. This detailed breakdown reveals the hierarchy and systematic nature of the alleged embezzlement of drug cartel funds.
These monthly payoffs reportedly continued, accumulating approximately Rp 1.8 billion (around USD 115,000) in total. However, the corrupt scheme eventually came under scrutiny, attracting unwanted attention from local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and journalists within the jurisdiction. The growing public awareness threatened to expose the intricate web of police corruption.
Upon realizing the exposure, the Police Chief allegedly ordered his subordinate, “You fix this.” Yet, drug lord B, the primary source of the illicit funds, was reportedly no longer able to maintain the payments after this instruction to “fix things,” indicating a disruption in their long-standing arrangement.
With drug lord B unable to continue the illicit contributions, Didik reportedly imposed a severe “sanction” on Malaungi, ordering him to procure an Alphard luxury car. Failure to comply would result in Malaungi’s immediate dismissal from his position, illustrating the immense pressure and abuse of authority exercised by the senior officer.
“Ultimately, the Police Chief told the Head of Unit, ‘You fix this, or I’ll remove you.’ So, he tried diligently to find an Alphard car. ‘I’m punishing you to find an Alphard car’,” Zulkarnain quoted. By this critical juncture, roughly Rp 1.8 billion had already been collected from drug lord B, underscoring the scale of the financial crime.
Zulkarnain further elaborated that once drug lord B could no longer provide funds, Malaungi actively sought a new source of illicit financing. He subsequently approached another drug lord known as Koh Erwin, indicating a desperate attempt to maintain the flow of illegal money.
“Koh Erwin was just preparing, able to commit Rp 1 billion (around USD 64,000), with a shortfall of Rp 700 million or so,” Zulkarnain stated, highlighting the significant sum involved in this new partnership. This move demonstrated the lengths to which the officers allegedly went to secure their illicit income.
“So, it can be understood that Rp 1.8 billion originated from the old network, ‘B’. Then, because of the public uproar, the Head of Unit was ‘punished’ to procure an Alphard car, and only then did he approach Koh Erwin, or KE. The 400 grams of narcotics found were KE’s, which were in the Head of Unit’s possession,” Zulkarnain clarified, connecting the past financial illicit activities with a new drug contact and a substantial drug seizure.
The National Police’s Criminal Investigation Unit (Bareskrim) is also actively collaborating with the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) to meticulously trace the extensive financial flows of this illicit network. This partnership aims to uncover the full scope of the money laundering and corruption scheme.
“Indeed, PPATK is involved to ascertain the financial flows, and the drug lords who will be reported include ‘KE’, ‘AS’, and ‘S’,” he added, signaling a broadening scope of individuals implicated in this intricate narcotics case and the ongoing financial investigation.
Separately, Bareskrim Polri officially named AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro a suspect in a direct drug abuse and possession case. He is alleged to be involved in the ownership of a white suitcase containing narcotics, which was entrusted to Aipda Dianita in Tangerang, Banten, further complicating his legal troubles.
Evidence seized in this second case included 16.3 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 49 ecstasy pills and two used pills (totaling 23.5 grams), 19 Alprazolam pills, two Happy Five pills, and 5 grams of ketamine. Furthermore, Didik tested positive for drug consumption based on a laboratory Hair Follicle Drug Test, solidifying the personal drug use aspect of his alleged criminal activities.
Beyond the direct drug possession charges, AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro was also designated a suspect on Monday, February 16, by the West Nusa Tenggara Regional Police (Polda NTB) for receiving Rp 2.8 billion (approximately USD 180,000) in illicit funds derived from drug trafficking activities from various drug lords. This charge reiterates the significant financial corruption he is accused of.
For his alleged actions, Didik faces severe charges under Article 114 paragraph (2) in conjunction with Article 132 paragraph (2) or Article 137 letter A of Law No. 35 Year 2009 concerning Narcotics. These grave legal consequences carry potential penalties ranging from the death penalty to life imprisonment, or a maximum of 20 years in prison, highlighting the serious nature of the offenses.
As of the latest reports, AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro has not yet issued any statement regarding the ongoing cases and the serious allegations against him.
Summary
AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro, the former Chief