The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has apprehended Pekalongan Regent Fadia Arafiq, alongside two other individuals identified as her aide and a trusted associate. This high-profile arrest marks a significant development in Indonesia’s ongoing fight against corruption.
Confirming the operation, KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo announced at the KPK Building on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, that “early this morning, the team secured three individuals. One of them is the Pekalongan Regent, and the other two parties are her trusted person and her aide.” The swift action underscores the commission’s commitment to rooting out corruption at all levels of government.
The three individuals were reportedly arrested in Semarang and subsequently arrived at the KPK headquarters in Jakarta at 10:25 AM Western Indonesia Time (WIB) for intensive questioning. Budi elaborated, “The parties were secured in the Semarang region, then this morning, all three were immediately brought to Jakarta for further examination.” This immediate transfer highlights the urgency and importance of the ongoing investigation.
Beyond the arrests made in Semarang, the KPK is concurrently interrogating several other parties in Pekalongan, indicating a broader scope to the ongoing probe. Furthermore, the anti-corruption body is actively pursuing additional individuals connected to the case. The KPK strongly urges all involved parties to cooperate fully to ensure the effective handling and resolution of the matter.
Budi reiterated this call for cooperation, stating, “The team is currently still actively searching for other related parties, and we also urge the aforementioned parties to be cooperative so they can assist in the process of handling this case, enabling the investigative process, which is currently in the preliminary investigation stage, to proceed effectively.” This emphasizes the critical role of collaboration in advancing the probe.
Regarding those currently undergoing examination in Pekalongan, Budi clarified that the KPK cannot yet confirm whether they will also be transferred to the Red and White Building, Jakarta – the commission’s main office. He explained that this decision will depend entirely on the specific needs of the case examination. “We will await developments regarding those currently undergoing intensive examination in Pekalongan, whether it will be necessary to bring them to Jakarta or otherwise,” Budi concluded, signaling the dynamic nature of the ongoing anti-corruption efforts.
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The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK)