# South Sulawesi pineapple seed corruption investigation > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-sulawesi-pineapple-seed-corruption-investigation > Updated: 2026-10-20T14:27:42.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Former Acting Governor of South Sulawesi, Bahtiar Baharuddin, has been named a suspect for the second time in a corruption investigation involving the 2024 pineapple seed procurement program. The case concerns the alleged misappropriation of 60 billion IDR through the South Sulawesi Department of Food Crops, Horticulture, and Plantations. During a court hearing on October 12, 2026, Baharuddin denied involvement, testifying that he did not interfere with technical procurement processes or assign projects to regional organizations. He maintained that he received no illicit funds and was unaware of any budget increases within the department. Following his examination as a witness, the South Sulawesi High Prosecutor's Office confirmed his suspect status. Baharuddin has since filed a pretrial motion at the Makassar District Court to challenge the legality of the designation. Although named a suspect, authorities stated he has not been detained. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-20: South Sulawesi official named suspect in pineapple seed corruption case Former South Sulawesi Acting Governor Bahtiar Baharuddin has been named a suspect in a 60 billion IDR pineapple seed procurement corruption case. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-sulawesi-official-named-suspect-in-pineapple-seed-corruption-case ### 2026-10-12: Bahtiar Baharuddin denies involvement in South Sulawesi pineapple seed corruption Former South Sulawesi Acting Governor Bahtiar Baharuddin denied interfering in the 2024 pineapple seed procurement corruption case during a court hearing in Makassar. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bahtiar-baharuddin-denies-involvement-in-south-sulawesi-pineapple-seed-corruption --- Cite as: South Sulawesi pineapple seed corruption investigation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/south-sulawesi-pineapple-seed-corruption-investigation