Cilacap Regent Syamsul Auliya Rachman Detained in KPK Sting Operation, Possesses IDR 12 Billion in Assets

Jakarta, Indonesia – Syamsul Auliya Rachman, the Regent of Cilacap, was apprehended by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Friday, March 13, 2026, in a sting operation (OTT) related to alleged illicit receipts from projects in Cilacap Regency. The KPK also detained 26 other individuals during the operation, including state officials, civil servants, and private parties Kompas.

Asset Report Details

According to the State Administrator’s Wealth Report (LHKPN) filed on January 19, 2026, Syamsul Auliya Rachman reported total assets of IDR 12,039,790,782 (approximately USD 788,000 as of March 14, 2026) Kompas.

• Land and Buildings: Two plots of land in Cilacap, Central Java, valued at IDR 8,150,000,000.
• Vehicles: Two cars, a 2021 Toyota Mini Bus (IDR 900,000,000, received as a gift without a deed) and a 2024 Toyota SUV (IDR 500,000,000, self-purchased).
• Other Movable Assets: IDR 360,000,000
• Cash and Equivalents: IDR 1,295,400,782
• Other Assets: IDR 1,050,000,000
• Debts: IDR 215,610,000

Details of the Arrest

The KPK spokesperson, Budi Prasetyo, stated that the operation targeted alleged irregularities related to project receipts within Cilacap Regency IDN Times. The KPK has a 24-hour window to determine the legal status of those detained, in accordance with the Indonesian Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP).

Transportation to Jakarta

On the evening of March 13, 2026, Syamsul Auliya Rachman and a group of Cilacap Regency officials were transported to Jakarta by the KPK, not via official vehicles, but by train Suara.com. The group departed from Polresta Banyumas and traveled via the Purwojaya train to Jakarta Gambir station.

Background on Syamsul Auliya Rachman

Syamsul Auliya Rachman was born in Cilacap, Central Java, on November 30, 1985. He began his career in government as the Head of Trantibum (Public Order and Security) Section at the Kedungreja sub-district in 2012 Kompas. He previously served as Vice Regent of Cilacap before becoming Regent.