JAKARTA, LITERASIHUKUM.COM – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has again conducted a Hand-Catching Operation (OTT) and this time ensnared high-ranking officials in the ministry's circle. The Deputy Minister of Manpower (Wamenaker), Immanuel Ebenezer, was arrested by the enforcement team on Thursday (8/21/2025) morning regarding allegations of extortion. The news of this arrest has been directly confirmed by the leadership of the anti-corruption agency. "True," said Deputy Chairman of the KPK, Fitroh Rohcahyanto, via a short message when confirmed, Thursday (8/21/2025). Fitroh added that the initial allegation of a criminal act that ensnared Immanuel Ebenezer was "extortion" related to the management of Occupational Safety and Health (K3) certification in a number of companies.

Initial Chronology and Legal Status

KPK Spokesperson, Budi Prasetyo, said that the silent operation was carried out in the Jakarta area. However, he has not detailed the exact location of the arrest or who else was secured with the Deputy Minister of Manpower. In accordance with the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP), the KPK has 1x24 hours to determine the legal status of the parties secured. "The construction of the case, the number of parties secured, and the evidence confiscated will be announced in full by the KPK leadership at a press conference in the near…