The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Will Ask For Information On Those Who Are Suspected Of Hiding Immanuel Ebenezer's Car

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said the party suspected of hiding three cars from the official residence of the former Deputy Minister of Manpower (Wamenaker) had the opportunity to be questioned. The vehicle is needed to investigate allegations of extortion in the management of work safety and health certificates (K3).

"Later, if investigators include asking for information from related parties, of course, the KPK is also open to calling anyone for questioning," said KPK spokesman Budi Prasetyo to reporters at the KPK's Merah Putih building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Wednesday, September 3.

Even so, Budi has yet to explain who is the party suspected of hiding the car after the hand arrest operation (OTT) was held. He only reminded them to hand over two cars whose whereabouts are still unknown.

As for now, one car has been confiscated by KPK investigators. The vehicle is said to have been delivered to the anti-corruption commission office.

"We also continue to appeal to those who know or control from these vehicles and then can immediately deliver them to the KPK," said Budi.

"Because these vehicles are also needed in the process of proving in this investigation and we believe those who know will cooperate with this," he continued.

Meanwhile, Immanuel Ebenezer claimed not to order or try to hide three cars from his official residence when he was caught in a sting operation (OTT). He said the car was moved out of panic.

"No, we're not hiding it. We'll return it. Yes, it's natural, my children are afraid," said Immanuel after undergoing an examination at the KPK's Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Tuesday, September 2.

Immanuel did not explain anymore about the children in question. He only said he was ready to cooperate with the anti-corruption commission, including the question of two cars whose whereabouts were not yet known by investigators.

"We are very cooperative with investigators. Because we also support what the KPK is doing and I also admit that it is wrong," he said.

"And they respect my gentle attitude in admitting my mistake. So this is regret in my life," continued the former deputy cabinet minister of President Prabowo Subianto.

Previously reported, the KPK named 11 suspects in connection with the alleged extortion of handling work safety and health certificates (K3). This determination began with a hand arrest operation (OTT) that arrested 14 people, including the Deputy Minister of Manpower (Wamenaker) Immanuel Ebenezer.

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

1. Irvian Bobby Mahendro as Coordinator for Institutional and Personnel Affairs K3 for 2022-2025;

2. Gerry Aditya Herwanto Putra as Coordinator for Testing and Evaluation of Work Safety Competence in 2022 until now;

3. Subhan as Sub-Coordinator for Work Safety Dit. Bina K3 for 2020-2025;

4. Anitasari Kusumawati as Coordinator of Partnership and Work Health Personnel in 2020 until now;

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

6. Fahrurozi as Director General of Binwasnaker and K3 in March 2025 until now;

7. Hery Sutanto as Director of Institutional Development in 2021-February 2025;

8. Sekarsari Kartika Putri as sub-coordinator;

9. Supriadi as the coordinator;

10. Temurila as the party of PT KEM Indonesia; and

11. Miki Mahfud as the party of PT KEM Indonesia.

The determination of the suspect began with an intensive examination and found two pieces of evidence after the silent operation was carried out. It is suspected that this extortion has been going on for a long time. This allegation arose because of the large amount of evidence found, namely 15 cars and 7 motorbikes and Rp170 million in cash and 2,201 US dollars.

Meanwhile, Immanuel Ebenezer has been removed from his position as Wamenaker by President Prabowo Subianto. This decision was taken after his legal status was announced by the KPK and submitted to the public by the Minister of State Secretary (Mensesneg) Prasetyo Hadi.