KPK Names 8 New Suspects in North Sumatra Road Project Corruption Case
Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named eight new suspects in an ongoing corruption investigation into road construction projects in North Sumatra. The case originated from a sting operation in June 2025.
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