Speaker A
BNPB Chief Secretary Rustian and 13 others were apprehended in a KPK sting operation on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
BNPB responds to KPK sting operation arresting 14 people, emphasizing cooperation, non-intervention, and ongoing office operations amid corruption investigation.
Key Takeaways
- BNPB maintains presumption of innocence and urges public patience.
- The agency respects and does not interfere with KPK's legal process.
- BNPB is cooperative and ready to provide necessary data for investigation.
- Internal oversight measures have been activated to support integrity.
- BNPB operations continue normally despite the ongoing legal case.
What the video covers
- BNPB Chief Secretary Rustian and 13 others were arrested in a KPK sting operation on October 13, 2026.
- BNPB acting official Berton SP Panjaitan reminded the public of the presumption of innocence and urged against speculation.
- BNPB emphasized it will not intervene in the ongoing legal process and respects KPK's investigation.
- BNPB committed to cooperating fully and providing access to data and information as required by law enforcement.
- BNPB leadership instructed the Main Inspectorate to secure documents and conduct internal investigations to support law enforcement and strengthen internal oversight.
- BNPB confirmed that office service activities continued without disruption during the investigation.
- The KPK seized evidence including Rp 1.4 billion in cash and precious metals related to alleged corruption in procurement of goods and services.
- KPK Chairman Setyo Budianto confirmed the arrests and ongoing questioning of suspects including BNPB officials and private sector elements.
- Details on the identities of all arrested parties will be provided by KPK later.
- The investigation focuses on corruption within BNPB procurement processes.
Chapters
- 00:00Introduction to KPK Sting Operation and Arrests
- 00:20BNPB Statement: Presumption of Innocence
- 00:49BNPB Commitment to Non-Intervention
- 01:21BNPB Cooperation and Data Access
- 01:53Internal Investigations and Document Security
- 02:30BNPB Office Operations Continue Normally
- 03:30Details of KPK Sting Operation and Evidence Seized
- 04:04Suspects and Investigation Status
- 04:54Summary of BNPB Official Statement and Closing
Full Transcript — Download SRT & Markdown
Speaker A
So, how is the BNPB responding to this legal action? Here are five points from the official statement of the BNPB.
Speaker A
First, the acting official or Plt. Head of the BNPB Disaster Data, Information and Communication Center, Berton SP Panjaitan, reminded everyone of the presumption of innocence regarding the ongoing legal process by the KPK. This was stated through a written release on
Speaker A
Tuesday, October 13, 2026. He asked the public and the media to wait for official statements from law enforcement and not to speculate.
Speaker A
Second point, the BNPB emphasizes that it will not intervene in the legal process. Berton stated that the BNPB fully respects the legal steps taken by the KPK. He emphasized that the BNPB will not intervene in any form in the
Speaker A
investigation or inquiry currently being conducted by law enforcement officials. Third point, the BNPB promises to be cooperative and is ready to provide access to data. Still citing Berton Panjaitan's written statement, the BNPB is committed to facilitating the smooth performance of the KPK's
Speaker A
duties. The BNPB is ready to provide support in the form of data and information access needed by the investigative team. This support will be provided in accordance with applicable statutory regulations.
Speaker A
Fourth point, the BNPB is securing documents and conducting internal investigations. As a measure of inherent oversight, the BNPB leadership has instructed the Main Inspectorate to act quickly. The Main Inspectorate was asked to secure important documents and conduct an internal review. This step
Speaker A
was taken to support the law enforcement process while strengthening integrity governance and internal oversight within the BNPB. Final point, the BNPB confirms that office service activities are running as usual. Berton conveyed that from Tuesday morning until afternoon, services to the public
Speaker A
were provided without disruption. The BNPB strives to ensure that the operations of this disaster management agency are not disrupted by the ongoing legal case handling. Previously, the KPK held a sting operation within the BNPB environment on Tuesday, October 13,
Speaker A
2026. In this event, the KPK arrested 14 people and seized evidence in the form of cash totaling Rp 1.4 billion and precious metals related to alleged corruption in the procurement of goods and services. KPK Chairman Setyo Budianto confirmed the sting operation
Speaker A
activity. He said that several parties have currently been secured and are being questioned. In addition to BNPB Chief Secretary Rustian, KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo said that those arrested in the sting operation also consisted of officials, commitment-making officials or PPK, and
Speaker A
private sector elements. Regarding the details of who was arrested, Budi said his party would convey that information as soon as possible. Confirming that a sting operation and a criminal act of corruption have occurred. Where in this event, the KPK team secured a total of
Speaker A
14 people. Among them are the chief secretary or Sestama, then the PPK, and also other parties including those from the private sector. Besides securing a number of parties, the team also secured evidence in the form of cash and also precious metals. For the cash,
Speaker A
the initial count by the team is around Rp 1.4 billion. The investigation is related to a corruption case in the procurement of goods and services within the agency. We will provide more details on who is involved later. What
Speaker A
is certain is that these 14 people are currently undergoing intensive questioning at the KPK Red and White building. Both from the BNPB and private parties suspected of being involved in this incident.
Speaker A
Those were the five points of the official BNPB statement responding to the sting operation conducted by the KPK on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. What do you think? Write it in the comments section.
Topics:BNPBKPKsting operationcorruptionprocurementRustianBerton SP PanjaitanIndonesialegal investigationinternal oversight
