KPK to examine ICW report on Rp14.7 billion influencer spending

ICW alleged that the procurement arrangements could constitute monopolistic practices and raised concerns over a potential conflict of interest,

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will examine a viral report by Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) alleging that the government spent Rp14.7 billion (around US$810,000) on influencer services between 2024 and 2026.

“We will examine whether the findings indicate any elements of corruption,” KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo said at the commission’s headquarters in Jakarta on Tuesday night (November 10).

He added that the KPK would also need to determine whether the matter fell within its jurisdiction. The findings have attracted widespread public attention online in recent days.

Asked about a potential conflict of interest, Prasetyo stressed that the two ministries mentioned in the report should evaluate the procurement processes in question.

On November 9, ICW released findings on five influencer-service procurement packages awarded by the then Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology in 2024, along with three additional packages procured by the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries between 2025 and 2026.

The packages were awarded to PT Rans Animasi Indonesia and covered content published on RANS Entertainment’s Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube accounts, as well as appearances by the president’s special envoy for youth development and artists at government events.

ICW alleged that the procurement arrangements could constitute monopolistic practices and raised concerns over a potential conflict of interest, given that the envoy is a television personality and entrepreneur widely known as a key shareholder in RANS Entertainment.

RANS responded the following day by emphasizing transparency and assuring the public that all its government collaboration projects had been conducted professionally and were accessible through the Inaproc.id or E-Katalog platforms.

The company said it had consistently complied with the administrative, technical, and commercial requirements set by its government partners as part of its commitment to good corporate governance, transparency, and accountability.

Regarding the Rp14.7 billion figure, RANS said it was based on the commercial rate card normally applied to its clients. The company added that the amount covered not only social media publications but also production, logistics, and promotional expenses.

The company also acknowledged public concerns over a potential conflict of interest surrounding the procurement projects.

KPK to examine ICW report on Rp14.7 billion influencer spending

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