The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) conducted a sting operation on the night of August 20, 2025, resulting in the arrest of Deputy Manpower Minister Immanuel Ebenezer, also known as Noel, along with 10 others. The arrests relate to allegations of extortion involving companies in the processing of Occupational Safety and Health (K3) certification. KPK seized evidence including numerous luxury vehicles, such as a Nissan GT-R R35. Immanuel Ebenezer was subsequently named a suspect and detained for 20 days. The case has drawn reactions from key political figures: President Prabowo Subianto expressed regret over the incident and emphasized the importance of anti-corruption efforts within the government, while Minister of State Secretariat Prasetyo Hadi noted that Ebenezer would be replaced if found guilty. Minister of Manpower Yassierli reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to President Prabowo's anti-corruption directives. The Gerindra Party, to which Ebenezer is affiliated, indicated it would review his membership status and described the matter as a personal issue. The case has also sparked public discourse on corruption practices within the ministry and the broader government. KPK continues to investigate the matter, with ongoing examinations and legal proceedings. The Deputy Minister's declared assets as of January 2025 totaled approximately Rp 17.62 billion. President Joko Widodo and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka have both expressed support for the KPK's independent legal process.
KPK menahan Wakil Menteri Ketenagakerjaan (Wamenaker) Immanuel Ebenezer dan 10 orang lainnya untuk 20 hari pertama. Noel, sapaan Immanuel Ebenezer, dan 10 orang tersebut ditahan setelah ditetapkan sebagai tersangka. Klik untuk baca: https://t.co/68k2JzKwXb | #KasusPemerasan https://t.co/aYRvP2lN4L
Indonesian Deputy Manpower Minister Immanuel Ebenezer has been named a suspect in an extortion case https://t.co/xFTM9ZgKgR
Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK) menetapkan Wakil Menteri Ketenagakerjaan (Wamenaker) Immanuel Ebenezer sebagai tersangka terkait kasus pemerasan pengurusan sertifikat K3 (Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja) di Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan. Klik untuk baca: https://t.co/24HR62B3un https://t.co/ukkZ0IxH6s