Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Avoids Criminal Sanctions After Reporting Private Jet Use Within 30 Days
Jakarta, VIVA – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has stated that Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar is free from criminal sanctions after reporting suspected gratification relating to his use of a private jet belonging to Hanura Party General Chairman Oesman Sapta Odang (OSO).
KPK Director of Gratification and Public Services Arif Waluyo said Minister Nasaruddin is exempt from criminal penalties because he filed his report within 30 working days of receiving the facility.
“He submitted [the report] before the 30 working days elapsed. In accordance with Article 12C, it is stipulated that if [the report is made] within 30 working days, then Article 12B does not apply,” said Arif Waluyo, as quoted by ANTARA on Monday, 23 February 2026.
The article referenced by Arif is contained in Law Number 20 of 2001 on Amendments to Law Number 31 of 1999 on the Eradication of Corruption.
Article 12B of the Corruption Law states that any gratification to a civil servant or state official that is related to or contrary to their duties may be punishable by life imprisonment, or a minimum prison sentence of four years and a maximum of 20 years.
Meanwhile, Article 12C provides that Article 12B does not apply if the recipient reports the suspected gratification to the KPK no later than 30 working days from the date of receipt.
Arif said the KPK has given the minister 20 working days to complete his report. The commission will then have 30 working days to analyse the completed report.
“After that, we will communicate the amount that must be returned or deposited into the state treasury. That is how the process works,” he explained.
Previously, on 16 February 2026, social media platform X was abuzz with reports about the Religious Affairs Minister travelling by private jet.
On the same date, Head of Public Relations and Communications at the Ministry of Religious Affairs Thobib Al Asyhar explained that the minister had used a private jet when visiting Takalar Regency, South Sulawesi, on 15 February 2026.
Thobib further explained that the private jet belonged to national figure Oesman Sapta Odang, who had lent it to the minister for reasons of time efficiency.
“Mr OSO specifically invited and expressed his hope that the Sarkiah Centre would be inaugurated by the Religious Affairs Minister. Mr OSO also took the initiative to arrange a private jet for the minister so he could attend amid his busy schedule,” said Thobib in an official statement on the Ministry of Religious Affairs website on Monday.