Former Deputy Labour Minister Immanuel Ebenezer, also known as Noel,\nexpressed deep regret over his decision to serve as a minister. He made\nthe statement after the plea hearing in a corruption case involving\nlabour safety and health (K3) certification at the Ministry of Labour\n(Kemnaker) on Monday (25\/5).<\/p>\n
Noel described the legal case against him as the lowest point of his\nlife, stating that his 10-month tenure as minister has come at a heavy\ncost, including prolonged detention and severe criminal charges.<\/p>\n
\u201cI deeply regret becoming Deputy Labour Minister. I regret it so\nmuch. It pains me to have held this position,\u201d Noel said in court.<\/p>\n
Despite expressing regret, Noel affirmed his readiness to face all\nlegal and political consequences. He stated he has admitted his guilt\nfrom the outset of the legal proceedings and has no intention of blaming\nothers or finding a \u201cscapegoat\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have admitted my guilt. From the moment I was arrested, I admitted\nit; during the first trial, I admitted it; and even now, I admit it. If\nmy case serves as an example in the fight against corruption, I am ready\nto face the death penalty,\u201d he stated firmly.<\/p>\n
In his defence, Noel also referenced several pro-labour policies he\nimplemented, such as banning companies from withholding diplomas and\nremoving the maximum age limit of 35 for job applicants. He suspects\nthese measures may have provoked backlash from certain parties against\nhim.<\/p>\n
Previously, the Public Prosecutor\u2019s Office (JPU) sought a five-year\nprison sentence for Immanuel Ebenezer. He was found guilty of violating\nArticle 12(b) in conjunction with Article 18 of the Anti-Corruption Law\nand Article 12B of the Corruption Law regarding gratification.<\/p>\n
In addition to imprisonment, prosecutors demanded a fine of Rp250\nmillion (or 90 days\u2019 imprisonment if unpaid) and restitution of Rp1.435\nbillion to compensate state losses.<\/p>\n
During the trial, prosecutors revealed Noel received funds in two\ncategories: a bribe of Rp1 billion and gratification worth Rp3.435\nbillion.<\/p>\n
The trial of the K3 certificate extortion case involving former\nDeputy Labour Minister Immanuel Ebenezer has entered its final stages.\nThe KPK prosecutor will deliver the sentencing on 18 May 2026.<\/p>\n
Immanuel Ebenezer deemed the KPK\u2019s proposal to limit political party\nchairpersons to two terms inappropriate and beyond the legal authority\nof the institution.<\/p>\n
He explained that the request was submitted based on legal\nconsiderations from his side, though the final decision remains within\nthe KPK\u2019s jurisdiction.<\/p>\n
The KPK will summon a witness in the alleged K3 certificate extortion\ncase involving former Deputy Labour Minister Immanuel Ebenezer Noel,\nincluding confirming allegations of funds flowing to Ida Fauziyah.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/immanuel-ebenezer-regrets-becoming-deputy-labour-minister-ready-to-face-death-penalty-as-example-against-1780155927", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }