Investigators visited a badminton sports center to locate former Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) chairman Firli Bahuri after he missed two scheduled summons, VOI – Waktunya Merevolusi Pemberitaan reported.
The presence of law enforcement at the venue on Wednesday, November 10, 2026, prompted various rumors regarding a potential arrest. However, Jakarta Metro Police clarified that the visit was part of an ongoing investigation process rather than an attempt to take the former official into custody.
Kombes Budi Hermanto, head of communications for the Jakarta Metro Police, confirmed that personnel from the Special Criminal Investigation Directorate (Ditreskrimsus) arrived at the badminton facility to address Bahuri’s recent absences. The move follows two instances where the former KPK chief failed to appear for investigator calls.
“The entry of Ditreskrimsus members of the Jakarta Metro Police at the site of the table tennis/badminton center was in connection with the follow-up to FB’s non-presence during two calls to appear,” Hermanto told VOI – Waktunya Merevolusi Pemberitaan.
Despite the police presence at the sports center, no arrest took place during the encounter.
According to Hermanto, Bahuri expressed a willingness to attend the next scheduled hearing.
“The person concerned said that he would appear at the investigation hearing to be held by the investigators soon,” Hermanto said.
Law enforcement officials maintained that the visit was strictly a procedural follow-up. “No one was taken,” Hermanto concluded.
The arrival of the Ditreskrimsus team at the sports center (GOR) aimed to resolve the complications caused by the previous two missed appointments. While the location served as a site for athletic activity, it became the temporary setting for police to establish contact regarding the investigation.
Investigators are currently in the process of scheduling the next formal appearance for Bahuri. The specific date and time for this upcoming hearing have not yet been made public by the Jakarta Metro Police.
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