# Indonesia disaster mitigation and corruption investigation

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesia-disaster-mitigation-and-resilience-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-11-04T05:45:58.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

The Indonesian National Disaster Management Authority (BNPB) has launched several initiatives to transition from reactive disaster response to preventive mitigation and community resilience. In October 2026, the BNPB promoted the InaRISK Personal platform and the Disaster History Literacy Portal. These digital tools are intended to serve as a personal risk compass and a memory library of past disasters, respectively, to help citizens and the government identify hazards and integrate safety into development planning. By November 2026, the focus expanded to regional capacity building. In Bali, the BNPB reinforced the Disaster Resilient Village and Sub-district (Destana) program through inclusive training for local officials and diverse community groups. In West Java, the agency partnered with the University of Indonesia to provide social assistance and stimulants to communities in Sukabumi, focusing on social recovery for survivors of previous land movement disasters. In early November 2026, Indonesia faced simultaneous natural disasters and forest fires. In Central Kalimantan, three Indonesian Army soldiers reportedly died during forest and land fire suppression operations, and a Mi 17V5 helicopter crashed in the Sungai Perlu waters while conducting water bombing operations near Tanjung Puting National Park. Forest fires also affected five regencies, including Pulau Taliabu, where fires spread across 13 villages. Mitigation efforts continued in other regions: authorities in Aceh Barat reinforced 15 riverbank locations with stone embankments and relocated an elementary school to higher ground, while agencies in Aceh Tengah remained on alert. In East Java, approximately 800 personnel were placed on standby in Malang to address hydrometeorological threats, and in Depok, West Java, the Indonesian National Police deployed 305 personnel, including K-9 units and horses, to prepare for floods and landslides. Concurrently, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating allegations of corruption regarding the distribution of disaster preparedness funds (Dana Siap Pakai) within the BNPB.

## Claims

- KPK is investigating the alleged misuse of Dana Siap Pakai (DSP) funds within the BNPB. (reported by 2 sources)
- KPK conducted a sting operation (OTT) at the BNPB on October 13, 2026. (reported by 2 sources)
- Bima Setiawan is a suspect in the BNPB corruption case. (reported by 2 sources)
- Nera Susanto and Dicky Mahendra were questioned by KPK on November 5, 2026. (reported by 2 sources)
- Gabriel Purwaka Sigit is a suspect in the BNPB case. (reported by 2 sources)
- President Prabowo Subianto removed Suharyanto from his position as Head of BNPB on October 15, 2026. (reported by 1 source)
- The sting operation resulted in the arrest of 15 people. (reported by 1 source)
- The BNPB funds are intended for disaster response such as forest fires and earthquakes. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-04: KPK investigates BNPB corruption regarding disaster fund projects

The KPK is investigating a corruption scheme within the BNPB involving the alleged misuse of disaster preparedness funds through direct project appointments.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bnpb-implements-disaster-resilience-programs-in-bali-and-west-java

### 2026-10-15: BNPB promotes InaRISK platform to strengthen disaster mitigation

Indonesia's BNPB is promoting the InaRISK Personal platform and a Disaster History Literacy Portal to shift national disaster management from reactive response to preventive, data-driven mitigation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bnpb-promotes-inarisk-platform-to-strengthen-disaster-mitigation

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