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Indonesia BNPB leadership change and corruption probe

Overview

The leadership of Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) underwent a sudden change following a corruption sting operation conducted by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on October 13, 2026. The investigation targets alleged corruption regarding the procurement of goods and services linked to disaster preparedness funds.

The KPK named five suspects in the case, including Bima Setiawan, a sub-director at the agency and brother of the former BNPB head. While the removal of former head Letjen TNI Suharyanto does not inherently prove personal involvement, legal experts have noted the connection to the investigation into his family member.

In a broader cabinet reshuffle conducted by President Prabowo Subianto, Letjen TNI Kristomei Sianturi was officially appointed as the new head of the BNPB. The agency has stated it will cooperate fully with law enforcement and has initiated an internal review to secure relevant documents.

Entities

Prabowo Subianto · KPK · BNPB · HRM Khalilur R Abdullah Sahlawiy · Nusron Wahid

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 17 sources
    Indonesia President Prabowo conducts major cabinet reshuffle

    President Prabowo Subianto reshuffled his cabinet on October 15, 2026, appointing new military leaders, vice ministers, and agency heads, including the new BNPB chief and Army Chief of Staff.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    BNPB Head replaced following KPK corruption sting operation

    President Prabowo Subianto replaced BNPB head Suharyanto following a KPK corruption sting operation involving disaster fund procurement, which resulted in five suspects, including Suharyanto’s brother.

Sources

batakpost.com · beritaharian.sg · beritajatim.com · cnbcindonesia.com · disway.id · en.antaranews.com · gelora.co · inews.id · jawapos.com · jpnn.com · katadata.co.id · m.jpnn.com · medcom.id · megapolitan.okezone.com · okezone.com · pendidikan.harianjogja.com · prokalteng.jawapos.com · rri.co.id