The East Java High Prosecutor’s Office has finally detained Hudiyono, former Acting Regent of Sidoarjo, regarding alleged corruption in the management of grant expenditure, goods/services expenditure, and capital expenditure at the East Java Education Office in the 2017 fiscal year.

While serving as the Commitment Making Officer at the East Java Education Office, Hudiyono is suspected of being involved in fraudulent practices together with a third party with the initials JT, who acted as the beneficial owner of the goods provider. Both are now detained at the Class I Detention Center of the East Java High Prosecutor’s Office in Surabaya for 20 days, from August 26 to September 14, 2025.

The suspect designation is outlined in Decree Numbers KEP-123/M.5/Fd.2/08/2025 and KEP-124/M.5/Fd.2/08/2025, issued on August 26, 2025, after investigators conducted a case review and gathered several pieces of evidence.

The East Java High Prosecutor’s Office has detained Hudiyono, former Acting Regent of Sidoarjo, regarding alleged corruption in the management of grant expenditure, goods/services expenditure, and capital expenditure at the East Java Education Office in the 2017 fiscal year.

The Head of Legal Information at the East Java High Prosecutor’s Office explained that this case originated from the misuse of grant and capital expenditure budgets intended for public and private vocational high schools in East Java.

From the investigation results, both suspects are alleged to have engineered the procurement of goods by determining prices and types of goods without adjusting to the needs of the recipient schools. The distributed goods were only based on JT’s available stock.

“The auction process was conditioned from the beginning, so the procurement winner was a company under JT’s control. As a result, many teaching aids distributed did not match the schools’ needs and ultimately could not be utilized,” the official stated.

The actions of both suspects are alleged to have caused state financial losses of up to Rp179.9 billion. Currently, the Audit Board of Indonesia’s East Java Representative Office is still conducting an audit to calculate the exact losses.

The East Java High Prosecutor’s Office ensures it will continue to investigate this case thoroughly, including opening the possibility of additional suspects if evidence of involvement from other parties is found.

East Java High Prosecutor’s Office

The East Java High Prosecutor’s Office is a government institution responsible for prosecuting criminal cases at the appellate level within the East Java province of Indonesia. It operates under the national Attorney General’s Office, which has its modern origins in the Dutch colonial era’s judiciary system. As a key part of Indonesia’s legal system, it handles appeals from lower district courts and represents the state in legal matters.

Sidoarjo

Sidoarjo is a regency in East Java, Indonesia, historically known as an important port and trade center during the Majapahit Kingdom. Today, it is most widely recognized for the devastating Lusi mud flow, a volcanic mud eruption that began in 2006 and submerged entire villages.

East Java Education Office

The East Java Education Office is a provincial government institution responsible for overseeing and managing educational policies, programs, and schools within the East Java region of Indonesia. While its exact founding date is not widely documented, it operates under the national Ministry of Education and Culture, reflecting Indonesia’s long-standing commitment to developing its education system. Its primary function is to implement national educational goals at a regional level, ensuring access and quality in schooling from early childhood to secondary education.

Class I Detention Center of the East Java High Prosecutor’s Office

The Class I Detention Center of the East Java High Prosecutor’s Office is a state-run detention facility in Indonesia. It is used to temporarily hold individuals who are under investigation or facing prosecution for alleged crimes. Its history is tied to the Indonesian legal system, functioning as part of the infrastructure for the administration of justice in the region.

Surabaya

Surabaya is Indonesia’s second-largest city, located on the island of Java. It is historically significant as the site of a major, fierce battle between Indonesian independence fighters and Allied forces in 1945, which is now commemorated as Heroes’ Day. Today, it is a major economic hub and port city known for its naval history and modern industry.

Audit Board of Indonesia’s East Java Representative Office

The Audit Board of Indonesia’s East Java Representative Office is a regional branch of Indonesia’s supreme audit institution (BPK), established to oversee the management of state finances within the province. It conducts audits to ensure accountability and good governance in the use of public funds by local government agencies and state-owned enterprises.