National Police Anti-Corruption Task Force Seizes Gowa Regent's Assets: Two Luxury Homes and Toyota HiAce Worth Rp5.5 Billion
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- Kortas Tipidkor Polri menyita dua rumah mewah dan satu unit Toyota HiAce milik Bupati Gowa Sitti Husniah Talenrang dalam kasus pemerasan dan TPPU.
- Penyitaan ini bagian dari upaya pemulihan aset; total nilai aset yang disita ditaksir mencapai Rp5,58 miliar.
- Penyidik masih menelusuri aliran dana dan peran pihak lain, sementara Sitti telah ditetapkan sebagai tersangka atas empat aksi pemerasan.
The National Police's Corruption Eradication Task Force (Kortas Tipidkor) has officially seized two luxury homes and a Toyota HiAce belonging to Gowa Regent Sitti Husniah Talenrang. The move is part of an asset recovery strategy in the alleged extortion and money laundering (TPPU) case ensnaring the top official in Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi.
The Director of Asset Tracing and Securing at Kortas Tipidkor, Brig. Gen. Indra Lutrianto, said the seizure was carried out to secure the proceeds of crime. "In the interest of recovering assets from corruption and money laundering, investigators have seized a number of assets," he said at a press conference in Jakarta on Friday (25/9).
The seized properties are located in Royal Spring Gowa housing complex, estimated at Rp1.4 billion, and a house in Waterfront Makassar housing complex, valued at Rp3.5 billion. Investigators also seized a 2025 Toyota HiAce with license plate DD 7010 HT, worth around Rp682 million. The total value of the secured assets reaches around Rp5.58 billion.
The case came to light after Kortas Tipidkor named Sitti a suspect. The Director of Enforcement at Kortas Tipidkor, Brig. Gen. Robertus Yohanes De Deo, disclosed four alleged extortion acts by Sitti. First, regarding the processing of Spatial Use Activity Conformity Approval (PKKPR) by a housing developer. Second, extortion against Indomaret under the guise of CSR amounting to Rp85 million for each new store opening. Third, a request for a 70 percent discount on a house in Royal Spring housing complex as a condition for the building approval (PBG) of the Sakura 2 site plan. Fourth, a request for Rp100 million in sponsorship funds from Indomaret for the opening of a Beautiful Malino store, which was transferred to an event organizer.
"Investigators are still tracing the flow of funds, related assets, and the roles of the parties involved will be carried out in accordance with applicable regulations," Indra Lutrianto stressed.
The asset seizure signals that law enforcement is not only focusing on the primary crime but also pursuing the recovery of state losses. Extortion by regional heads against businesses, especially in the retail and property sectors, has long been a hidden economic burden. Unofficial fees imposed on entrepreneurs often lead to higher prices and an unhealthy investment climate.
In the Indonesian context, this case highlights the importance of oversight over regional permits. PKKPR and PBG are entry points for property investment that should be free from illegal levies. If such practices are allowed to continue, the government's efforts to promote ease of doing business through the Omnibus Law could be undermined. Firm action against regional heads is expected to create a deterrent effect and strengthen business confidence.
Going forward, the public will wait to see whether investigators can uncover other actors who benefited from the fund flows. In addition, transparency in the legal process and the return of assets to the state treasury will be a test of the commitment to eradicating corruption. Without a thorough investigation, asset seizures will only be a symbol without systemic impact.
