# KPK forest permit bribery investigation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kpk-forest-permit-bribery-investigation > Updated: 2026-09-07T03:07:45.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating an alleged bribery scheme involving forest area release permits and official appointments in Kuantan Singingi Regency, Riau. The investigation follows a sting operation conducted on June 29, 2026. Initially, the KPK focused on three suspects: Kuantan Singingi Regent Suhardiman Amby, Regional Secretary Zulkarnain, and PT Mitra Ideal Consultant Director Ardiles. The probe also involved the examination of Andi Saiful Haq, a special staff member to the Minister of Forestry, who missed a scheduled appearance in late August. As the investigation progressed, the KPK began tracing the movement of funds, specifically looking into allegations that money provided by Regent Suhardiman Amby was returned to certain parties. While the KPK has not yet summoned Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni, investigators are examining the involvement of Ministry of Forestry staff and looking into whether funds collected through cooperative members were used to facilitate forest permit processes. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-07: KPK investigates alleged forest permit bribery involving Forestry Minister The KPK is investigating alleged bribery involving Kuantan Singingi Regent Suhardiman Amby and forest permit processing, though Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni has not yet been summoned. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kpk-investigates-alleged-forest-permit-bribery-involving-forestry-minister ### 2026-08-23: KPK reschedules examination of Forestry Ministry special staffer The KPK is rescheduling the examination of a special staff member to the Minister of Forestry following a missed summons regarding a bribery and forest area recommendation case in Kuantan Singingi. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kpk-reschedules-examination-of-forestry-ministry-special-staffer --- Cite as: KPK forest permit bribery investigation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/kpk-forest-permit-bribery-investigation