JAKARTA, MCE – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is intensifying its investigation into the alleged bribery and gratification network involving the non-active Regent of Ponorogo, Sugiri Sancoko. Anti-corruption investigators scheduled an interrogation for the Head of the Human Resources Development Agency (BPSDM) of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Sugeng Hariyono, on Thursday (Jan 22, 2026).
KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo confirmed that Sugeng was summoned as a witness. Beyond his ministerial role, Sugeng reportedly played a strategic part as a member of Sugiri’s 2025 regional election success team and is identified as the owner of CV Srikandi.
"Today, the KPK has scheduled witness examinations regarding alleged bribery in personnel appointments, project tenders, and gratifications within the Ponorogo Regency Government," Budi stated in release.
The investigation is being carried out in a marathon session at the Madiun State Treasury Service Office (KPPN). In addition to central government officials, investigators have summoned Ponorogo Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) member Isyah Ansori (IA), alongside several figures from the private and political sectors.
The witness list for today’s session includes Ahmad Khoiril Fathoni, Sukarsinah, Puji Raharjo, Agus Prasetya, Dodik Junaidi, and electrical and agricultural contractor Sugeng Srikandi. Slamet Haryanto, a cadre from the National Awakening Party (PKB) Ponorogo, was also included in the scheduled examination.
The case, which has shaken the "Land of Reog," stems from a corruption crackdown that named four primary suspects:
- Sugiri Sancoko – Non-active Regent of Ponorogo
- Agus Pramono – Regional Secretary (Sekda) of Ponorogo
- Yunus Mahatma – Director of RSUD Dr. Harjono (Regional Hospital)
- Sucipto – Private Contractor
The alleged illicit practices involve multiple schemes, ranging from the "buying and selling" of government positions to the rigging of project packages within the Regional Hospital and the Ponorogo Regency Government.
The suspect Sucipto, acting as a private partner, is alleged to have violated Article 5(1) or Article 13 of the Anti-Corruption Law regarding the giving of bribes.
Meanwhile, Regent Sugiri Sancoko, along with Regional Secretary Agus Pramono and Yunus Mahatma, are charged under Article 12 (a or b), Article 11, and Article 12B of the Anti-Corruption Law, in conjunction with Article 55(1) of the Criminal Code, concerning the receipt of bribes and gratifications.
The intensive questioning of witnesses from various backgrounds is expected to reveal the full extent of the fund flow and the involvement of other parties in the Ponorogo corruption circle. (bp).
