Minister of Forestry Raja Juli Antoni provided a public clarification regarding his meeting with the Regent of Kuantan Singingi (Kuansing), Suhardiman Amby, whose name was implicated in news reports following a sting operation (OTT) by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). In his statement on Friday, July 3, 2026, Raja Juli emphasized that he never issued a decision for the release of forest areas in Kuansing Regency. He also detailed the complete chronology of the audience with Suhardiman, including the return of an envelope left behind after the meeting.