Juliari Batubara
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 | |
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| 31st Minister of Social Affairs | |
| In office 23 October 2019 – 6 December 2020 | |
| President | Joko Widodo |
| Vice President | Ma'ruf Amin |
| Preceded by | Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita |
| Succeeded by | Muhadjir Effendy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 July 1972
(aged 53) Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Nationality | Indonesian |
| Residence | Jakarta, 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
- ↑ "BREAKING: Jokowi announces his new Cabinet. Here's the line up". The Jakarta Post. 23 October 2019. https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2019/10/23/breaking-jokowis-new-cabinet-announced-here-is-the-lineup.html. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- ↑ "Social Affairs Minister Visits KPK Office". TEMPO.CO. 4 November 2019. https://en.tempo.co/read/1268036/social-affairs-minister-visits-kpk-office. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ↑ Nufus, Wilda Hayatun. Kasus Suap Bansos Corona, KPK Tahan Menteri Sosial Juliari Batubara (in id-ID). detiknews. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- ↑ Jadi Tersangka Korupsi Bansos Corona, Mensos Juliari Bisa Terancam Hukuman Mati (in id-ID). www.kompas.tv. Retrieved 6 December 2020.