The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has detained 14 individuals, including the Secretary-General of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), Rustian, following an operation in the Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi (Jabodetabek) area on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The arrests are linked to alleged corruption involving the use of disaster-ready funds for procurement projects, according to reports from Detik news.
KPK investigators seized Rp 1.4 billion in cash and a quantity of precious metal gold during the operation. The 14 people currently being held at the KPK’s Red and White Building include BNPB officials, a Commitment Making Official (PPK), technical experts, and private sector representatives, Kompas.id reported.
Investigation into Disaster-Ready Funds
KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo confirmed that the investigation focuses on potential irregularities in goods and services procurement within the BNPB that utilized "ready-to-use" disaster funds. While specific projects have not yet been disclosed, officials are examining whether the funds were diverted from intended disaster relief efforts, Detik news noted.
The operation was conducted quietly across multiple locations in the Jabodetabek region. Kompas.id reported that the effort involved cross-agency coordination, with the KPK acknowledging the support of the TNI Military Police Center (Puspom TNI) in securing the operation.
BNPB Response to Detentions
BNPB spokesperson Berton Padjaitan stated that the agency respects the legal process initiated by the KPK. "BNPB fully respects the legal processes and procedures being carried out by the KPK. BNPB upholds the principle of the presumption of innocence," Berton said, as cited by Detik news.
The agency has committed to being cooperative, pledging to provide all necessary data and access to information required by investigators.
Status of Detained Individuals
As of Tuesday evening, the 14 individuals remain in the status of persons under examination. Under Indonesian law, the KPK has a 1×24-hour window to conduct initial questioning and determine the official legal status of those arrested. KPK Deputy for Enforcement and Execution Asep Guntur Rahayu indicated that the commission plans to hold a formal press conference to provide further details once the internal case exposure—or exposure—is completed, BBC reported.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary allegation against the BNPB officials?
The KPK is investigating suspected corruption related to the procurement of goods and services funded by the agency’s "ready-to-use" disaster budget. Investigators are currently determining if these funds were misused for unauthorized purposes.
Who exactly was detained in the operation?
The 14 people detained include the Secretary-General of the BNPB, Rustian, alongside several internal staff members, including a Commitment Making Official (PPK) and technical experts. Several individuals from the private sector were also apprehended during the operation.
What happens next in the legal process?
The KPK is currently conducting intensive examinations of the 14 individuals. Per regulations, the commission has 24 hours from the time of arrest to conclude their initial investigation and officially announce whether the detainees will be named as suspects in a corruption case.
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