Politics Curbing Corruption in Local Governance: Mendagri Tito Karnavian’s Strategy Amidst Wave of OTTs July 30, 2026 Evan Lee Salim JAKARTA – The recurring phenomenon of regional heads falling into the hands of anti-corruption authorities has prompted a high-level response from the Indonesian government. Minister of Home Affairs (Mendagri) Tito…
Travel Corruption Scandal Rocks Surabaya Zoo: Former CEO Named Suspect in IDR 10.2 Billion Embezzlement Case July 23, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman SURABAYA – The prestigious Kebun Binatang Surabaya (KBS)—one of Indonesia’s oldest and most iconic zoological institutions—has been plunged into a deep crisis. Following a rigorous investigation by the East Java…
Politics Corruption Shock: West Lombok Regent Lalu Ahmad Zaini Detained in KPK Sting Operation July 20, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan JAKARTA – The Indonesian political landscape was shaken late Monday evening as the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) executed a high-profile sting operation (Operasi Tangkap Tangan/OTT) involving the Regent of West…
Politics High-Stakes Investigation: FBI and Secret Service Join Probe into Massive Corruption Case Involving Former Jampidsus Febrie Adriansyah July 15, 2026 Dwi Wanna JAKARTA – A monumental corruption investigation involving the former Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus) of the Indonesian Attorney General’s Office (Kejagung), Febrie Adriansyah, has reached an unprecedented international…
