Indonesian Anti-Corruption Agency Probes Ministry Extortion Case, Summons Notaries

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is intensifying its investigation into alleged extortion linked to work safety and health (K3) certification processes within the Ministry of Manpower. The KPK has summoned three notaries to help trace assets and funds suspected to be controlled or purchased by individuals implicated in the case.

"The witnesses are being questioned about assets allegedly in the possession of or purchased by the suspects," KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo told journalists in Jakarta on Thursday. The three notaries, identified by the initials TUT, RUD, and DER, appeared before investigators. However, three other notaries, BIM, KRF, and SPN, failed to respond to the summons.

The case originated from a sting operation conducted by the KPK on August 22, 2025. This operation led to the naming of 11 suspects, including the Vice Minister of Manpower, Immanuel Ebenezer Gerungan (IEG), along with several ministry officials and private individuals. They are accused of extortion related to K3 certification.

Further developments in the investigation saw the KPK announce three new suspects on December 11, 2025. These individuals include former Ministry of Manpower Public Relations Head Sunardi Manampiar Sinaga (SMS), former Secretary of the Directorate General of Manpower Supervision and K3 Chairul Fadhly Harahap (CFH), and former Director General of Manpower Supervision and K3 Haiyani Rumondang (HR). The KPK's focus on notaries underscores its effort to uncover the flow of illicit funds derived from alleged corruption.