KPK Investigates the "Sultan of the Ministry of Manpower" Irvian Bobby: IDR 69 Billion Corruption, Report IDR 3.9 Billion Asset

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will investigate other assets belonging to Irvian Bobby Mahendro, the Coordinator of Occupational Health and Safety (K3) Institutions and Personnel.

This was conveyed by KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo when asked about Irvian's state official wealth report (LHKPN), which did not align with the anti-corruption commission's findings following a sting operation (OTT) on Wednesday evening, August 20th. The subordinate of Immanuel Ebenezer when he was Deputy Minister of Manpower (Wamenaker), only listed assets of Rp 3.9 billion.

"The KPK will definitely follow the money on assets suspected of being related to or resulting from corruption," Budi told reporters in a written statement quoted on Monday, August 25th.

Budi also stated that the search for other assets was due to Irvian's failure to report his assets regularly. "The amount of his assets does not align with the initial findings in this sting operation," he emphasized.

According to elhkpn.kpk.go.id, Irvian owns 145 square meters (m2) of land and a building in South Jakarta, a gift without a deed, worth Rp1,278,247,000.

He also reported ownership of a 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero, acquired by himself, valued at Rp335,000,000.

He also owns other movable assets totaling Rp75,253,273, and cash and cash equivalents worth Rp2,216,873,795. His total assets are valued at Rp3,905,374,068.

Meanwhile, in the case presented by the KPK, Irvian was found to have received approximately Rp69 billion in extortion proceeds related to the processing of K3 certification.

The KPK also discovered that Irvian received the nickname "sultan" from Immanuel Ebenezer. "He meant someone with a lot of money at the Directorate General of Occupational Safety and Health Supervision," KPK Chairman Setyo Budiyanto told reporters when confirmed on Saturday, August 23.

As previously reported, the KPK named 11 suspects in connection with alleged extortion related to the processing of occupational safety and health (K3) certificates. This determination began with a sting operation (OTT) that netted 14 people, including Deputy Minister of Manpower (Wamenaker) Immanuel Ebenezer.

The following is a list of suspects named by the KPK:

1. Irvian Bobby Mahendro, Coordinator of the K3 Institutional and Personnel Sector for 2022-2025;

2. Gerry Aditya Herwanto Putra, Coordinator of the Occupational Safety Competency Testing and Evaluation Sector from 2022 to present;

3. Subhan, Sub-Coordinator of Occupational Safety at the Directorate General of K3 Development for 2020-2025;

4. Anitasari Kusumawati as Coordinator of Partnerships and Occupational Health Personnel from 2020 to present;

5. Immanuel Ebenezer Gerungan as Deputy Minister of Manpower of the Republic of Indonesia from 2024 to 2029;

6. Fahrurozi as Director General of Manpower and Occupational Health and Safety from March 2025 to present;

7. Hery Sutanto as Director of Institutional Development from 2021 to February 2025;

8. Sekarsari Kartika Putri as sub-coordinator;

9. Supriadi as coordinator;

10. Temurila from PT KEM Indonesia; and

11. Miki Mahfud from PT KEM Indonesia.

The suspect determination began with an intensive investigation and the discovery of two pieces of evidence following a sting operation. It is suspected that this extortion has been going on for a long time.

This suspicion arose from the extensive evidence found, including 15 cars and 7 motorcycles, as well as Rp170 million and US$2,201 in cash.

Immanuel Ebenezer has been removed from his position as Deputy Minister of Manpower by President Prabowo Subianto. This decision was made after his legal status was announced by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and made public by Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi.