 Irwandi was arrested along with Bener Meriah Regent Ahmadi and eight other individuals following a suspicious transaction involving provincial and regency officials, according to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).Since Irwandi was caught red-handed by the KPK, he started to lose supports from Acehnese people.In the past, his concern for Acehnese socio-political issues led him into further contact with the Free Aceh Movement.