KPK Warning To Relatives Immanuel Ebenezer Who Hide 3 Cars: Immediately Leave It To Us

Former Wamenaker Immanuel Ebenezer alias Noel was caught by the KPK OTT in connection with the alleged extortion of administering work safety and health certificates (K3) at the Ministry of Manpower. (Between)

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has issued an ultimatum to three cars from the official residence of Immanuel Ebenezer, who previously served as Deputy Minister of Manpower (Wamenaker). The vehicle with the Land Cruiser, Mercedes Benz and BAIC brands was asked to be escorted to the KPK's Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta.

"To anyone, yes, whether it's a relative of the IEG brother, maybe his employee, or anyone close to him who feels that they are moving the vehicle so that it is immediately sent or handed over to us, delivered to the KPK," said the Acting Deputy for Enforcement and Execution of the KPK Asep Guntur Rahayu to reporters quoted on Friday, August 29.

Asep said the car was important to prove allegations of extortion related to work safety and health certification (K3) and other receipts.

The KPK was late in sniffing out the whereabouts because of the confession of one of the suspects, namely Irvian Bobby Mahendro as the Coordinator for Institutional Affairs and Personnel K3 in 2022-2025.

Asep said, Irvian only admitted to giving IDR 3 billion and one Ducati motorbike to Immanuel Ebenezer. Thus, the team focused on tracing the whereabouts of the money and vehicle as evidence of alleged extortion.

"(The submission is important, red) because it is to facilitate the disclosure of this case openly," said Asep, who also serves as Director of KPK Investigations.

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 and US$2,201 in cash.

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.