Presidential advisor offers job to alleged kidnapping victim

A presidential advisor has offered a new job with a minimum provincial wage to a victim of alleged kidnapping and abuse at a printing company in Jakarta. Said Iqbal, who advises President Prabowo Subianto on labor affairs, visited Tegar at his home in Kebon Jeruk, Jakarta, on Wednesday.

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Work and only get paid 500,000 rupiah is outrageous. God willing, God will provide a better job.

Iqbal expressed concern that Tegar had been receiving only 500,000 Indonesian rupiah per month for his work, calling the amount "outrageous." He assured Tegar that he could work at his office once legal proceedings were concluded, promising a salary in line with the provincial minimum wage, which is around 5.8 million rupiah per month.

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Later, just come work with me. I will pay you the minimum wage.

According to Iqbal, the visit was a direct instruction from President Prabowo Subianto, demonstrating the state's commitment to protecting citizens who are victims of violence. "Greetings from Mr. President Prabowo, who cares. I came here because I was asked," Iqbal stated.

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Greetings from Mr. President Prabowo, who cares. I came here because I was asked.

Tegar recounted that the alleged abuse began when he was accused of stealing printing plate waste multiple times. He described being subjected to violence and public humiliation. Tegar, along with two other victims, Adit Saputra and Rafly Jaelani, were reportedly demanded to pay 50 million rupiah each in compensation, despite the waste's estimated value being only around 200,000 rupiah. Tegar admitted to taking the waste because he needed money for his sick family. He also claimed Albert, the brother of the company owner, threatened to break his hands if the payment was not made.

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Initially, I was accused of stealing printing plate waste. After that, I experienced violence with my friends, then was taken home and humiliated in front of the residents.