Juliari Batubara

Indonesian politician

Juliari Peter Batubara (born 22 July 1972) is an Indonesian politician. He was Minister of Social Affairs from 23 October 2019 until his arrest in December 2020 for alleged corruption.[1][2] He is a member of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P).

Juliari Peter Batubara
31st Minister of Social Affairs
In office
23 October 2019 – 6 December 2020
PresidentJoko Widodo
Vice PresidentMa'ruf Amin
Preceded byAgus Gumiwang Kartasasmita
Succeeded byMuhadjir Effendy
Personal details
Born (1972-07-22) 22 July 1972 (age 52)
Jakarta, Indonesia
NationalityIndonesian
ResidenceJakarta, Indonesia

On 6 December 2020, Juliari was arrested in Jakarta for receiving bribes from suppliers of social assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] Juliari could face life imprisonment or the death penalty if convicted.[4]

References

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  1. "BREAKING: Jokowi announces his new Cabinet. Here's the line up". The Jakarta Post. 23 October 2019. Archived from the original on 7 June 2020. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  2. "Social Affairs Minister Visits KPK Office". TEMPO.CO. 4 November 2019. Archived from the original on 5 November 2019. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  3. Nufus, Wilda Hayatun. "Kasus Suap Bansos Corona, KPK Tahan Menteri Sosial Juliari Batubara". detiknews (in Indonesian). Retrieved 6 December 2020.
  4. "Jadi Tersangka Korupsi Bansos Corona, Mensos Juliari Bisa Terancam Hukuman Mati". www.kompas.tv (in Indonesian). Retrieved 6 December 2020.