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The Following the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) conducted a sting operation on August 20, 2026, targeting officials at Universitas Jenderal Soedirman (Unsoed). The operation, which took place in Jakarta and Purwokerto, resulted in the detention of 14 individuals, including Unsoed Rector Akhmad Sodiq and two Vice Rectors, Prof. Noor Farid (Academic Affairs) and Prof. Norman Arie Prayogo (Student Affairs). Authorities seized hundreds of millions of rupiah in cash as evidence, with has been officially named a suspect. Investigations into the investigation focusing on alleged bribery and extortion scheme involving the university’s new student admission process. Of the 14 detainees, 12 were apprehended in Purwokerto and two in Jakarta. Following initial questioning at the Banyumas police station, several individuals were transferred to the KPK’s Red and White Building in Jakarta for intensive interrogation. KPK Spokesman Budi Prasetyo expressed regret over the alleged corruption, noting that such practices “undermine the character-building purpose process have revealed specific allegations of universities.” In response, Unsoed spokesperson Edi Santoso stated misconduct. Authorities allege that Sodiq utilized a relative, identified as MYN, to manage illicit funds, which included the university purchase of land assets. Furthermore, Vice Rector of Student Affairs Prof. Norman Arie Prayogo is “awaiting official legal clarification accused of extorting 650 million rupiah from parents attempting to secure admissions to the Faculty of Medicine. The KPK before taking further action.” has seized hundreds of millions of rupiah in cash as evidence. Indonesia’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology has acknowledged addressed the proceedings. situation. Minister Brian Yuliarto stated that the ministry respects the KPK’s legal process and emphasized the necessity of integrity and transparency in academic governance, while urging the academic community to maintain a stable environment during the investigation. Additionally, governance. Deputy Minister Stella Christie noted that while regional institutions show significant research potential, the ministry remains focused on addressing integrity challenges within the nation's academic institutions.