Daftarsbmptn.com – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is still conducting “guerrilla” operations in Riau Province. Anti-corruption investigators are conducting intensive searches at several locations, including government offices. After yesterday’s search of the Riau Regional Revenue and Expenditure Agency (BPKAD) office, the KPK continued its search today at the Riau Education Office on Thursday (11/13/25).KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated that the search at the Riau Education Office is part of a continuing investigation into alleged corruption in Riau Province.
“Today, the KPK team will continue its search activities at the Education Office,” KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo told Kupas Media Group on Thursday (11/13/25) midday.
As conveyed by Budi Prasetyo, the KPK expressed its appreciation and gratitude to the entire community, especially in the Riau region, for their continued support in law enforcement.
“The public is the party most harmed by corruption, which has significantly degraded the quality of development and public services,” explained Budi Prasetyo.
Previously, investigators from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) visited the Riau Province Regional Financial and Asset Management Agency (BPKAD) office on Wednesday morning (November 12, 2025).
KPK investigators, arriving in several vehicles, searched several rooms in the office. The search was escorted by heavily armed Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officers.
The searches were related to the investigation into a corruption case implicating Riau Governor Abdul Wahid, regarding alleged “thug quotas” for projects.
In this case, the KPK has named three suspects and immediately detained them on Tuesday (November 4, 2025). The other two suspects are the Head of the Riau Public Works and Public Housing Agency, Arief Setiawan, and Dani M Nursalam, an expert staff member for the Riau Governor.
During a series of searches at the Regional Budget Agency (BPKAD), Budi stated that investigators seized several pieces of evidence suspected of being related to the case.
“Investigators secured and confiscated several documents and electronic evidence (BBE) related to budget shifts in Riau Province,” he said.
KPK investigators again took decisive action in Riau Province, searching the Riau Education Office (Disdik) office as part of their investigation into the alleged extortion and bribery case implicating Abdul Wahid, the inactive Governor of Riau. This search followed a series of evidence-gathering operations at several regional government institutions.
During the raid on Thursday afternoon, approximately seven KPK investigative team vehicles were parked in the Disdik office complex on Jalan Cut Nyaq Dien, Pekanbaru. The Disdik office gates were tightly closed, and heavily armed security officers and police officers maintained tight security. Access for the media and external parties was restricted and they were required to wait outside the fence.
Chronology of the Search and Its Link to Major Cases
The search at the Riau Education Office is part of a series of investigations that began after the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) conducted a sting operation (OTT) in Riau Province on November 3, 2025. In the sting operation, the KPK named Governor Abdul Wahid, the Head of the Riau PUPR-PKPP Office, M. Arief Setiawan, and the Governor’s Expert Staff, Dani M. Nursalam, as suspects in an alleged extortion case related to budget increases at the Riau PUPR-PKPP Office.
In this case, the KPK suspects that Abdul Wahid demanded a fee or “thug’s share” of 5 percent of the increased budget for road and bridge construction managed by the PUPR-PKPP Office. The budget increased from IDR 71.6 billion to IDR 177.4 billion in the 2025 fiscal year. The fee was reportedly disbursed three times: in June, August, and November 2025.
Search Focus at Riau Education Office
Although the main case began at the Public Works, Housing, and Public Housing (PUPR) Office, the search at the Riau Education Office office indicates that KPK investigators are expanding the scope of their investigation, including examining possible budgetary links, the transfer or distribution of funds, and the flow of documents involving numerous regional government agencies (OPD) within the provincial government.
KPK Spokesperson, Budi Prasetyo, stated in a press statement:
The investigative team conducted a search at the Riau Education Office today. The documents and electronic evidence we confiscated are related to budgeting.
The KPK reportedly confiscated several important documents and electronic evidence (BBE) suspected of being part of the money flow or questionable budget data. However, the specific types of documents and BBE have not been disclosed in detail to maintain the confidentiality of the investigation process.
Reaction of the Riau Provincial Government and the Public
The Riau Provincial Government, the Acting Governor, and the Regional Secretariat have not yet issued an official statement regarding the search. Meanwhile, the public and observers see the KPK’s actions as a strong signal that the case is not limited to a single Regional Apparatus Organization (OPD) but has a broader network within the regional government structure.
Some parties have stated that many citizens will be harmed if public funds are not managed transparently. The KPK itself expressed its appreciation for the support of the Riau community in the law enforcement process. Budi Prasetyo stated that the public is the party most harmed by corruption that weakens public services and Development.
Implications for Education and Public Budgets
The raid at the Riau Education Office (Disdik Riau) is of particular concern because it relates to the education sector, one of the most vital public services. If budget irregularities are proven at any point other than the PUPR-PKPP Office, the impact could be directly felt on the teaching and learning process, school facilities, and the quality of services provided to students in the Riau region.
The education budget, which should be prioritized for improving quality and equity, could be delayed or even lost if funds flow inappropriately. This is one reason why the public is closely monitoring this process.
Investigative Challenges and the Future
Although the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has moved quickly, several challenges remain. One of these is the complexity of examining data and networks between regional government agencies (OPD) within the Riau Provincial Government. Tracing the flow of funds between units, fabricated documents, and the potential for witnesses to be reluctant to speak can prolong the process.
Furthermore, the KPK must ensure that the investigation process follows legal procedures to ensure strong evidence and results that can withstand court review. Cooperation between agencies and the willingness of local governments Cooperation is also an important factor in the success of law enforcement.
Hopes and Messages for the Public
With the raid at the Riau Education Office, the public hopes that the law enforcement process will be carried out thoroughly, without exception, and without discrimination. The head of the anti-corruption watchdog stated that this action by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) must be accompanied by transparency in the prosecution and recovery of state assets if state financial losses are proven.
The public in Riau is also reminded to continue actively monitoring public budgets and supporting the legal process. One way is by increasing budget literacy and reporting any indications of misuse.
Conclusion
Today’s raid at the Riau Education Office by the KPK confirms that corruption eradication in Indonesia is increasingly targeting regional government structures and not solely focused on classic construction project cases. This also serves as a reminder that the management of public funds, including those used for education, must be carried out transparently and accountably.
As the investigation progresses, the public in Riau and the nation will eagerly await further developments: whether new suspects will be named, the flow of funds revealed, or the recovery of state losses. What is clear is that the Corruption Eradication Commission’s (KPK) actions today offer hope that access to and the quality of public services, particularly in education, can be strengthened through clean governance.