Vice President Gibran Respects KPK's Legal Process On OTT Wamenaker Immanuel Ebenezer

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka gave information after reviewing the locations affected by the earthquake at SDN 1 Tangkura, Poso Pesisir Selatan/DOK ANTARA

JAKARTA - Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka stated that he respects the ongoing legal process, following a hand arrest operation (OTT) carried out by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) against the Deputy Minister of Manpower, Immanuel Ebenezer.

Gibran made this statement after reviewing the locations affected by the earthquake at SDN 1 Tangkura, Poso Pesisir Selatan District, Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi, Friday, August 22.

"We respect the process that has been running. We respect the independence of the KPK," said Gibran as quoted by Antara.

Gibran also emphasized his commitment to supporting efforts to eradicate corruption, which is a priority for President Prabowo Subianto's government.

"What is clear is that as an assistant to the President, I fully support the President's commitment to eradicating corruption in this country," he said.

As is known, the KPK held an OTT against Immanuel Ebenezer and 13 other people on Thursday, August 21. The arrest was allegedly related to extortion practices in the process of managing work safety and health certification (K3).

The anti-corruption agency confiscated 22 vehicles, both four-wheeled and two-wheeled, during the operation. The KPK has 1 x 24 hours to determine the legal status of the arrested parties.

The KPK is scheduled to hold a press conference this Friday to announce the legal status of Immanuel Ebenezer and 13 other people. In that agenda, the KPK will explain the construction of the case and the chronology of the overall arrests. This OTT is the fifth operation carried out by the KPK throughout 2025.