# Madiun corruption and extortion trial > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/madiun-corruption-and-extortion-trial > Updated: 2026-09-17T15:19:30.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. A corruption trial involving the inactive Mayor of Madiun, Maidi, has revealed widespread bribery and extortion practices. During testimony at the Surabaya Tipikor Court, Thariq Megah, the Head of the Madiun City Public Works and Spatial Planning Department, stated that approximately Rp2.5 billion in project fees were collected in 2025. He alleged these funds were distributed among various parties, including Rp1 billion to the local police (Polres), Rp500 million to the regional police (Polda), and up to Rp900 million to the prosecutor's office. Following investigations by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), prosecutors have requested a prison sentence of seven years and two months for Maidi. The charges include extortion and gratification, specifically involving requests for funds from companies seeking permits under the guise of Corporate Social Responsibility programs, as well as a 4 percent fee related to a road maintenance project. Prosecutors have also requested that Maidi pay restitution of over Rp8 billion and a fine of Rp205 million. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-17: Maidi faces 7-year prison sentence for corruption Inactive Madiun Mayor Maidi faces a seven-year prison sentence and Rp8 billion in restitution for extortion and gratification charges in a Surabaya corruption court. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maidi-faces-7-year-prison-sentence-for-corruption ### 2026-09-03: Madiun official testifies on Rp2.5 billion project fee corruption In a corruption trial, Madiun PUPR official Thariq Megah testified that Rp2.5 billion in project fees was collected in 2025, with funds allegedly distributed to various law enforcement agencies. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madiun-official-testifies-on-rp25-billion-project-fee-corruption --- Cite as: Madiun corruption and extortion trial. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/madiun-corruption-and-extortion-trial