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KPK plans to query President's son about private jet trip
Celebrated on taking office in 2014 for his humble roots and lack of ties to Indonesia's elites, Jokowi has faced wider scrutiny in recent years as critics accuse him of building his own political dynasty, a claim he has denied.
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Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) chairman Kaesang Pangarep (left) and his wife Erina Gudono (right) poses during a campaign rally for the 2024 general election in Malang, East Java on Feb. 1, 2024. (Antara/Irfan Sumanjaya)
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) plans to ask Kaesang Pangarep, the youngest son of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, to clarify his use of a private jet on a recent overseas trip, as well as who paid for the travel, its deputy chief said on Wednesday.
The comments come days after nationwide protests led the House of Representatives to shelve plans for legislation that critics said would weaken opponents of Jokowi and also allow his 29-year-old son to run in gubernatorial elections.
"An official's son went on a trip using a private jet," KPK deputy head Alexander Marwata told Reuters. "The people want to know whether the facilities used had something to do with his parent, as a state official."
Details of the trip, some revealed in social media posts by Kaesang's wife, have sparked public anger.
"If those facilities have something to do with his parent's job, that should be reported as receiving improper gifts," Alexander added, referring to rules that ban officials from receiving gifts. "If they don't, there's no problem."
Kaesang did not immediately respond to a request for comment. It was not immediately clear when he would be questioned. The President's office declined to comment.
Celebrated on taking office in 2014 for his humble roots and lack of ties to Indonesia's elites, Jokowi has faced wider scrutiny in recent years as critics accuse him of building his own political dynasty, a claim he has denied.
His eldest son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, 36, was elected as vice president in February and will be inaugurated on Oct. 20, alongside president-elect Prabowo Subianto.
