# West Sumatra civil servant misconduct investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/west-sumatra-civil-servant-misconduct-investigation
> Updated: 2026-09-04T23:25:53.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The West Sumatra Provincial Government established an Ad Hoc Examination Team to investigate a viral video allegedly showing civil servants engaging in misconduct within a workspace. The Head of the Bureau of Goods and Services Procurement was identified in the footage and subsequently submitted a resignation.

Following the incident, the former procurement head took a seven-day annual leave, which Regional Secretary Arry Yuswandi stated was granted to allow the official to stabilize psychologically before undergoing examination. The government clarified that this leave complies with existing regulations. The Ad Hoc Team is continuing its investigation to determine appropriate disciplinary actions and ensure no special treatment is provided.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: West Sumatra government investigates former procurement head

West Sumatra officials confirmed that former procurement bureau head Cerry has completed a seven-day annual leave and is undergoing a disciplinary investigation by an Ad Hoc Team.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/west-sumatra-government-investigates-former-procurement-head

### 2026-08-24: West Sumatra forms investigation team over viral civil servant video

West Sumatra officials have formed an Ad Hoc team to investigate a viral video involving a civil servant, who has admitted to being in the recording and has resigned from his position.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/west-sumatra-forms-investigation-team-over-viral-civil-servant-video

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