Klaten Regent's OTT, Blue Tong Holding IDR 1.9 Billion Confiscated by KPK
The Corruption Eradication Commission confiscated around Rp. 1.9 billion in cash stored in blue barrels after carrying out a sting operation against the Regent of Klaten.
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Klaten Regent Hamenang Wajar Ismoyo arrived at the KPK's Red and White Building after being caught in a sting operation on Thursday 15 October 2026. A total of eight other people were also taken into custody along with the regent to Jakarta.
Corruption Eradication Committee spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated that officers had secured cash evidence worth around Rp. 1.9 billion. The money was carried using a jirigen or blue barrel which was allegedly used to store receipts.
The case involving the Regent of Klaten includes allegations of receiving money within the Klaten Regency Government related to the procurement of goods and services, permits, and collecting wages. The Corruption Eradication Commission has not detailed the party who put the money in the barrel.
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