One BMW Seized from Richard Erlangga on Friday

The KPK (Corruption Eradication Commission) seized a BMW car from suspect Richard Erlangga (RIC) in an investigation into alleged corruption involving disaster Ready-to-Use Funds (DSP) at the BNPB (National Disaster Management Agency). The seizure took place on Friday (23/10/2026).

"In the continuation of the investigation into alleged criminal corruption within BNPB, today investigators seized another BMW car from suspect RIC," KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated in a written release, Friday (23/10/2026).

The vehicle has been taken to the KPK Building in the Kuningan area, South Jakarta. With this latest seizure, the total number of vehicles secured in the case stands at four. Budi emphasized that investigators will analyze the findings to strengthen the evidence needed to uncover the case thoroughly.

Three Cars Previously Seized from Bima Setiawan's Residence

Previously, investigators seized three luxury cars during a series of searches at the residence of suspect Bima Setiawan (BMS) and several related parties across Jakarta between 15–19 October 2026. The three vehicles include an AION electric car, a BYD Atto 3 Superior, and a BMW luxury sedan.

Bima Setiawan is an expert staff member and the younger brother of former BNPB Head Lt. Gen. TNI (Indonesian National Armed Forces) Suharyanto, while Richard Erlangga is a former expert staff member to the former BNPB Head. The two seized BMW cars belonged to each of the two suspects respectively.

Background: October 13 Sting Operation, Five Suspects Detained

This case was uncovered through a KPK sting operation (OTT, red-handed arrest) on 13 October 2026, in which 14 people were secured. The KPK subsequently named five suspects: Bima Setiawan, Richard Erlangga, Gabriel Purwaka Sigit as Head and Commitment-Making Officer (PPK) of the BNPB Directorate Sub-directorate for Aid and Emergency Fund Management, as well as two private sector individuals, Syifa Nrika Ghifarin and Gery Prasetiawan. The five suspects are undergoing an initial 20-day detention at the KPK Branch Detention Center from 14 October to 2 November 2026.

The case relates to alleged bid-rigging in BNPB goods and services procurement projects funded by disaster DSP for the 2024–2026 period, with a total value reaching approximately Rp148 miliar. On 16 October 2026, the KPK also seized evidence valued at Rp5,47 miliar in the form of Indonesian rupiah cash and foreign currency, 56 pieces of gold weighing 133 grams, 192 grams of gold savings, and crypto assets.