Minister of Religious Affairs Freed from Criminal Sanctions After Reporting Private Jet Use to KPK
The Director of Gratification and Public Services at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Arif Waluyo, stated that Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar is free from criminal sanctions — including life imprisonment or a minimum of four years and maximum of 20 years in prison, as well as fines ranging from Rp200 million to Rp1 billion as stipulated in Article 12B of the Anti-Corruption Law — because he reported receiving the private jet facility within the 30 working-day deadline.
The private jet in question was used for the inauguration of the Balai Sarkiah Building in Takalar Regency on Sunday, 15 February 2026, and was provided by businessman and politician Oesman Sapta Odang (OSO). The matter was reported to the KPK today.
“He submitted [the report] before the 30 working-day deadline in accordance with Article 12C [of the Anti-Corruption Law], and it was conveyed that if it is within 30 working days, Article 12B does not apply,” said Arif at the Anti-Corruption Education Centre in South Jakarta on Monday (23 February).
Arif explained that within a maximum of 30 working days, his office would determine whether the gratification may be retained by the recipient or belongs to the state.
“If we subsequently issue a decree, for instance to provide compensation or replacement funds, we will convey through the decree that ‘this must be replaced by a certain amount.’ He must comply with that,” he explained.
“We are still verifying — verifying the completeness of the documents and what they entail — and then we will conduct an analysis. After that, we will convey the value that must be returned or deposited into the state treasury,” he said.
Meanwhile, Nasaruddin said he had disclosed all matters regarding the private jet facility to the KPK. He affirmed his support for the commission’s work.
“We conveyed everything as it was [regarding the private jet] and consulted on many matters. I regularly consult. For anything uncertain, I ask the KPK,” he said after providing his clarification to the commission.
He added that the report represented his good faith in disclosing something that could potentially be regarded as gratification. He said he wished to set a positive example for his subordinates at the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
“Thank God, it has gone smoothly, and that is my resolve. I want to be an example for our subordinates, our staff at every level beneath us,” said Nasaruddin.
“And hopefully this can serve as a lesson for other state officials as well,” he added.
Previously, Nasaruddin Umar received the private jet facility from Oesman Sapta Odang (OSO) when inaugurating the Balai Sarkiah Building in Takalar Regency on Sunday, 15 February 2026. Nasaruddin’s attendance was at OSO’s direct invitation.
The Balai Sarkiah Building, located in Sabintang Sub-district, is projected to become a new epicentre for religious and social activities in South Sulawesi. The building will serve as a centre for community empowerment.