Prabowo did not give amnesty as the corruption, the KPK talked about the deterrent effect
Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that he would not give amnesty to his cabinet members who were caught in a corruption case, including former Deputy Minister of Manpower (Wamenaker) Immanuel Ebenezer or Noel. The KPK said the importance of giving a deterrent effect to the offenders of corruption through maximum law enforcement. “We are important to see the essence of law enforcement that provides a terrifying effect of the offenders and a sense of justice for the community. Serious law enforcement is also a reflection of the state’s commitment in combating corruption,” KPK spokesman Budi Prasetyo said when it was contacted on Sunday (8/24/2025). Former Vice Minister Noel was by the KPT OTT on Wednesday (8/20). He was then appointed a suspect in the case of extortion in the management of occupational safety and health certification (K3). Noel was then detained by the KPK since Friday (8/22). Browse to continue with the Budi content said the KPK will not focus only on the aspects of law enforcement. He said the KPK would also strengthen aspects of preventing corruption in the employment sector. “We certainly hope that we will not stop the law enforcement process; the facts still open the gap of corruption in public services, especially in the employment sector, it must also be followed immediately with preventative measures,” Budi said. According to Budi, the KPK in the prevention aspect regularly conducted an integrity assessment survey (SPI) with the aim of measuring all ministries, institutions, local governments and various SOEs. He said that the KPK through the survey discovered the possible gap of corruption in an institution, while the recommendations were given to improve its management. “This survey involves internal respondents of employees, the community user and stakeholders and the experts. So that the findings, results and recommendations are very objective. The survey is included for the Ministry of Manpower,” Budi explained. Palace confirmed that Prabowo did not ask amnesty in the former Deputy Minister of Vice Minister of Wamenaker Immanuel Ebenezer or Noel to ask for amnesty or forgiveness to President Prabowo Subianto when he was about to be led to the detention center. The head of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Hasan Nasbi emphasized that Prabowo would not offer amnesty to the subordinates involved in corruption. Hasan Nasbi ensured that the government handed over the legal process to the KPK. The government also supports the alleged extortion case that was clearly unveiled. “In this case, we only follow the legal process. Let the legal process that makes all this clear,” Hasan told reporters on Saturday (8/23). He said Prabowo regularly reminded his subordinates to work hard and not commit corruption. According to him, the warning was often said by Prabowo. “The president warned his staff at any time to work for the people and never dare to commit corruption. That means the president is very serious, “he said,” he said. Hasan also ensured that Prabowo would defend anyone involved in corruption. Prabowo, he said, surrendered to the KPK. Previously, Noel hoped to get through Prabowo amnesty. Only the hope was said, however, Prabowo will remove Noel from his position. “Hopefully pack Prabowo will give me amnesty,” said Noel on Friday (22/8) in the KPK building, Kuningan, Jakarta.