Latest on Corruption in Kolaka Timur 

The case of corruption in Kolaka Timur was uncovered after the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) conducted sting operations in 2021. Among those arrested at the time was then Regent of Kolaka Timur, Andi Merya Nur (NasDem). From the operation, we learned that the problem in the regency is not that simple, so the KPK dig deeper and announced a development of investigation. Soon, Andi Merya was named as a suspect in the second case for allegedly bribing an official at the Ministry of Home Affairs. The Regent’s attempt to take advantage of the Regional National Economic Recovery (PEN) funds is at the heart of the case. Andi Merya trial on the second case started in September 2022. The prosecutors read their demands this week after only less than two months of proceedings.