# Corruption investigations into Indonesian grant funds > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/corruption-investigations-into-indonesian-grant-funds > Updated: 2026-08-21T03:32:33.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Authorities in Indonesia have detained several officials in connection with the misappropriation of government grant funds in different regions. In Kotawaringin Timur, five regional election commission (KPU) officials, including the chair and four commissioners, were detained following allegations of diverting approximately Rp40 billion in funds allocated for the 2023–2024 regional elections. The Central Kalimantan High Prosecutor's Office estimates the diversion caused state losses of up to Rp10 billion. In Gorontalo, the High Prosecutor's Office named four suspects in a corruption case involving the misuse of 2024 grants intended for the Gorontalo National Sports Committee (KONI). The investigation concerns approximately Rp25 billion in provincial grants meant for athlete support and preparations for the 2024 Aceh-Sumut National Sports Week. The suspects, including the Chairman of KONI Gorontalo, allegedly misappropriated funds during the procurement of goods and services and the distribution of aid, resulting in an estimated state loss of Rp2.32 billion. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: KONI Gorontalo officials detained in Rp2.32 billion corruption case Four officials, including KONI Gorontalo Chairman Fikram Salilama, have been detained for allegedly embezzling Rp2.32 billion in grant funds intended for athletes participating in the 2024 PON Aceh-Sumut. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/koni-gorontalo-officials-detained-in-rp232-billion-corruption-case ### 2026-08-06: Five KPU Kotawaringin Timur Officials Charged Over Rp40B Pilkada Grant Five KPU Kotawaringin Timur officials, including the chair, were detained for allegedly misusing up to Rp40 billion in regional election grant funds, prompting a high‑profile anti‑corruption investigation in ID 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/five-kpu-kotawaringin-timur-officials-charged-over-rp40b-pilkada-grant --- Cite as: Corruption investigations into Indonesian grant funds. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/corruption-investigations-into-indonesian-grant-funds