Political Analyst Questions Why Regional Heads Still Dare to Corrupt Amid KPK's Frequent OTTs
Political analyst Adi Prayitno says he’s baffled that there are still regional heads who dare to engage in corruption even as the KPK's sting operations (OTT) keep happening. He wonders whether these local officials just can’t tell which actions risk breaking the law.
Adi stressed that cracking down on corruption doesn’t care about political background or position. Several cases have shown that governors, regents, mayors, and even rogue law enforcers can be prosecuted if they’re proven to have committed corruption.
He thinks the rampant cases strengthen the push for harsher punishments for corruptors, including the idea of the death penalty for those whose actions cause massive losses. The impact of corruption, he argues, isn’t just about the money lost, but the widespread damage to public life.
On top of that, Adi supports speeding up regulations on asset confiscation from corruption proceeds, because in his view, what corruptors fear most is losing everything they gained from their crimes.
https://www.gelora.co/2026/07/