Former Manpower Deputy Minister Noel: K3 extortion case a 'major blow' to me
Jakarta - Former Deputy Minister of Manpower Immanuel “Noel” Ebenezer Gerungan stated that the alleged extortion case involving Occupational Safety and Health (K3) certification has been a devastating blow to his life.
He said the years of reputation built up could collapse in an instant due to the case.
“I see my family sharing the shame. I see those who trusted me becoming disappointed,” Noel said while reading his plea statement at the Corruption Court in Central Jakarta District Court on Monday.
Holding back tears, Noel expressed remorse, stating the case had harmed many parties, including his family, those who trusted him, the public, and workers who had placed their hopes in him.
Noel also imagined workers who once sought his help questioning why someone they relied on was now on trial.
He added that the mental burden was heavy because public office is not just about authority but trust.
According to him, public trust is invaluable; when it is damaged, an official cannot simply explain their intentions.
“A public official must have the courage to look inward, humble themselves, and admit that moral responsibility has not been upheld well. That is what I feel today,” he said.
In the case of alleged extortion in K3 certification processes within the Ministry of Manpower and gratuities during 2024–2025, he was charged with extorting K3 certification applicants worth Rp6.52 billion and receiving gratuities.
The extortion is alleged to have been carried out by Noel and 10 other defendants: Temurila, Miki Mahfud, Fahrurozi, Hery Sutanto, Subhan, Gerry Aditya Herwanto Putra, Irvian Bobby Mahendro Putro, Sekarsari Kartika Putri, Anitasari Kusumawati, and Supriadi.
Temurila and Miki Mahfud were each sentenced to three years in prison; Fahrurozi to four years and six months; Subhan, Gerry Aditya Herwanto Putra, Sekarsari Kartika Putri, Anitasari Kusumawati, and Supriadi each to five years and six months; Irvian Bobby Mahendro Putro to six years; and Hery Sutanto to seven years.
In addition to prison terms, the 10 defendants were also fined Rp250 million each, with subsidiary imprisonment of 90 days if the fine is not paid.
The K3 certification applicants extorted by the defendants included Fanny Fania Octapiani, Fransisca Xaveriana, Grhadini Lukitasari Tasya, Intan Fitria Permatasari, Muhammad Deny, Nicken Ayu Wulandari, Nur Aisyah Astuti, Octavia Voni Andari, Shalsabila Salu, and Sri Enggarwati.
Specifically, the extortion was allegedly done to benefit the defendants, with Noel receiving Rp70 million; Fahrurozi Rp270.95 million; Hery, Gerry, and Sekarsari each Rp652.24 million; Subhan and Anitasari each Rp326.12 million; Bobby Rp978.35 million; and Supriadi Rp294.06 million.
Additionally, Haiyani Rumondang received Rp381.28 million; Sunardi Manampiar Sinaga Rp288.17 million; Chairul Fadhly Harahap Rp37.94 million; Ida Rochmawati Rp652.24 million; and Fitriana Bani Gunaharti and Nila Pratiwi Ichsan each Rp326.12 million.
Meanwhile, the gratuities allegedly received by Noel included Rp3.36 billion in cash and a dark blue Ducati Scrambler motorcycle, from Ministry of Manpower civil servants and other private parties during his tenure as deputy minister.
For his actions, the former deputy minister faces charges under Article 12(e) or Article 12(b) and Article 12B in conjunction with Article 18 of Law No. 31 of 1999 on Eradication of Corruption Crimes, as amended by Law No. 20 of 2001, in conjunction with Article 20(c) and Article 127(1) of the Indonesian Criminal Code.