BPK Member Fathan Subchi Dies at 56 During Audit Assignment in Moscow
Fathan Subchi, Member VI of Indonesia's Financial Audit Agency (BPK), died in Moscow, Russia, on Sunday, October 25, 2026, while carrying out audit duties, the agency said. He was 56.
BPK announces death and honors his service
BPK confirmed Fathan's death through a statement on its official website and a post on its Instagram account, @bpkriofficial. The agency paid tribute to his service and offered condolences to his family.
"The leadership and entire family of BPK extend our respects for the service of the deceased. May he find the best place by His side, and may the family left behind be given patience and strength," BPK stated.
Fathan joined BPK in October 2024. NU Online and AFU.id reported that he was inaugurated on October 17 that year for the 2024-2029 term.
As Member VI, he oversaw audits of state financial management in health, education and culture, according to AFU.id. His responsibilities included BPJS Kesehatan, the national health insurer, and the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM), as well as regional financial audits in Bali, Nusa Tenggara, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku and Papua.
Former party mourns a two-term lawmaker
The National Awakening Party's Central Executive Board (DPP PKB) also announced his death on Sunday. Its Instagram account, @dpp_pkb, shared a condolence poster featuring his photograph and identifying him as a BPK member, former PKB lawmaker and chairman of PB IKA PMII for 2025-2030.
The party prayed for him to have a good ending, for his sins to be forgiven and his deeds accepted, and for his family to receive patience and strength.
Before moving to BPK, Fathan represented PKB in Indonesia's House of Representatives (DPR RI) for two consecutive terms, 2014-2019 and 2019-2024. According to AFU.id, he represented Central Java II, a constituency covering Kudus, Jepara and Demak regencies.
He served on Commission XI and became its deputy chairman. The commission's remit covers finance, banking and national development, AFU.id reported.
Longstanding roles in PMII and its alumni body
Born in Demak, Central Java, on February 11, 1970, Fathan held a series of leadership positions in the Indonesian Islamic Students' Movement (PMII) and its alumni organization, NU Online reported.
He chaired PMII's DKI Jakarta branch in 1995-1996 and its Central Board in 1997-1998. He later led the IKA PMII DKI Jakarta regional board during 2019-2024.
At the time of his death, he was serving as general chairman of PB IKA PMII for the 2025-2030 term.