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PBNU Gives Two Branches Seven Days to Explain Bribery Allegations
PBNU gave two local NU branches seven days to explain their bribery allegations about the 35th NU Congress.
The branches are in Sekadau, West Kalimantan, and Nias, North Sumatra, and they filed a complaint with Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission, or KPK.
Their complaint alleges bribery involving money from corruption, but the article does not establish that the allegation is true.
PBNU says the branches had not first reported the matter to the national organization and wants them to clarify their claims and show supporting evidence.
PBNU says it may take legal action against those responsible if their explanation is inadequate.
It also says it could freeze the branches’ leadership or discipline or dismiss officials.
The next step is for the branches to respond within seven days, after which PBNU says it will assess their reasons and evidence.
PBNU gave two local branches seven days to explain their allegations of bribery linked to the 35th NU Congress.
The branches, in Sekadau and Nias, had reported the allegations to Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission but had not reported them to PBNU.
PBNU Deputy Chairman Saifullah Yusuf asked the branches to clarify their claims and present supporting evidence.
He said PBNU could take organizational action and bring responsible officials to court if they failed to provide a credible explanation.
- Who
- PBNU and the local NU branches in Sekadau and Nias. PBNU Deputy Chairman Saifullah Yusuf announced the deadline.
- What
- PBNU gave the branches seven days to explain their allegations of bribery involving money allegedly derived from corruption.
- When
- The announcement was made on October 23, 2026. The deadline is seven days, or 7 x 24 hours.
- Where
- The branches are in Sekadau, West Kalimantan, and Nias, North Sumatra. Yusuf spoke after an event in Surabaya.
- Why
- PBNU wants the branches to clarify their allegations and provide evidence. It said unsupported accusations could damage others and the organization.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Yusuf spoke after attending a Santri Day thanksgiving event in Surabaya.
PBNU announced a 7 x 24-hour deadline for the Sekadau and Nias branches to clarify their allegations.
- Deadline
- 7 x 24 hours
- Branch 1
- PCNU Sekadau, West Kalimantan
- Branch 2
- PCNU Nias, North Sumatra
- Allegations reported to
- Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK)
- Possible organizational sanctions
- Suspension, sanctions against responsible officials, or dishonorable dismissal
What people are saying
We are giving the two branches that reported the issue of bribery using money from corruption to the KPK 7x24 hours. They have reported to the KPK, but have never reported to PBNU. Therefore, we ask them to come immediately for clarification and explanation.
If there is no further explanation, especially if the report submitted to the KPK is not accompanied by sufficient evidence, then we will bring the responsible officials to court.
The branch management can be suspended. Those responsible can be sanctioned, even up to dishonorable dismissal. All possibilities remain open.
If someone did receive money, who gave it? Where was it? When? Who received it? Were there witnesses? Was the money really given, or was it only entrusted to someone? Everything must be clear and provable.