Papuaaround.com – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has summoned three district heads from the Sentani region to testify in an ongoing investigation into alleged bribery linked to Papua’s operational support funds. The examination took place at the Papua Regional Police headquarters and involved officials overseeing different administrative areas in Jayapura Regency.
KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo confirmed the development on Thursday, stating that investigators required testimony from YCS, head of West Sentani District; MGD, head of Sentani District; and ESL, head of East Sentani District. Their statements are expected to help clarify the flow of funds and identify potential irregularities connected to Papua’s operational budget allocations.
Information gathered by investigators indicates that the three officials summoned were Yance Samonsabra from West Sentani, Margaretha Debby from Sentani, and Eslie Suangbubaro from East Sentani. All of them manage key administrative areas that reportedly received allocations related to the operational support program. Their accounts are considered significant in tracing how the funds were distributed and whether procedural violations occurred.
In addition to the district heads, the KPK also summoned five other individuals from various professional backgrounds. These witnesses include ORP, a Relationship Manager for Credit Remedial at Bank Papua, and GGS, a civil servant serving as a procurement functional officer in the Goods and Services Procurement Bureau of the Papua Provincial Secretariat.
Investigators also called ARS, a private-sector entrepreneur; WLD, an Assistant Manager for Monitoring and Reporting at Bank Papua; and RYS, a section head overseeing rights determination and registration at the Jayapura City Land Office. These witnesses are believed to have insights into financial transactions, procurement activities, and administrative processes that may be relevant to the case.
The investigation focuses on suspected bribery involving operational support funds and a service improvement program for the governor and deputy governor of Papua between 2020 and 2022. The KPK previously announced that the alleged corruption resulted in a state financial loss estimated at Rp 1.2 trillion. This figure reflects a combination of misallocated funds, unauthorized expenditures, and potential falsification of budgetary documents.
Earlier in June 2025, the KPK named two individuals as suspects in the case. The first was Dius Enumbi, a former assistant treasurer responsible for disbursements within the provincial administration. The second was the former governor of Papua, Lukas Enembe. Enembe’s legal status, however, was automatically nullified following his death on 26 December 2023. Despite this, investigators continue to scrutinize the network of individuals who may have been involved in the misuse of public funds during his administration.
The summons of multiple witnesses this week signals renewed investigative momentum as the anti-corruption body attempts to map out the financial flow surrounding Papua’s operational funds. Given the scale of the alleged losses, the case has drawn national attention and placed pressure on authorities to ensure full accountability.
KPK officials have emphasized that the testimonies from these district heads and other related witnesses are crucial for reconstructing the chronology of fund distribution. Investigators are analyzing administrative documents, procurement reports, and financial records to determine whether public officials abused their authority or manipulated budget procedures.
The inquiry forms part of a broader effort to strengthen oversight of regional budgets, especially in areas with significant autonomy and large special allocation funds. Public concerns have long centered on the risk of mismanagement within Papua’s administrative structure. The ongoing investigation is considered essential for restoring public trust and ensuring transparency in the province’s fiscal governance.
As KPK continues its examination, more witnesses could be summoned depending on the findings from current testimonies. The commission has reiterated its commitment to pursuing the case thoroughly, ensuring that the handling of public funds complies with national regulations and ethical standards.
