Preacher Gus Miftah Allegedly Received Rp100 Million in Ministry Corruption Case

Prominent Indonesian preacher Miftah Maulana Habiburrohman, widely known as Gus Miftah, has been implicated in a corruption case trial concerning projects managed by the Directorate General of Railways (DJKA) at the Ministry of Transportation. The allegation suggests that Gus Miftah received Rp100 million in funds linked to the Solo-Semarang Double Track (JGSS) Segment 1 project.

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The accusation emerged during a trial at the Semarang Corruption Court, where the public prosecutor from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) questioned a former project official, Dheky Martin. Martin, who has already been convicted in the same case, confirmed the prosecutor's inquiry about the alleged transfer of funds to Gus Miftah.

During the court proceedings on Monday, July 13, 2026, KPK prosecutor Greafik Loserte directly asked Dheky Martin if it was true that Rp100 million had been given to Gus Miftah. Martin responded affirmatively. The prosecutor further pressed, referencing Gus Miftah's public profile, "Is this Gus Miftah who was recently in the news because of an ice seller? He also received Rp100 million?" Martin again confirmed the payment.

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Is this Gus Miftah who was recently in the news because of an ice seller? He also received Rp100 million?

Greafik Loserte stated that the information about the funds circulating, including the payment to Gus Miftah, was obtained from Dheky Martin, who as the project's commitment-making official (PPK), received money from contractor entrepreneurs. The trial also involves Sudewo, the non-active regent of Pati, who is accused of extortion related to the recruitment of village officials. The KPK prosecutor indicated that the funds allegedly received by Gus Miftah originated from the JGSS 1 project's illicit proceeds.

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We have obtained clear information from witness Dheky. As the PPK, he received a sum of money from contractor entrepreneurs. From there, we received information that the money circulated far and wide, including to Gus Miftah for Rp100 million.