Central Jakarta Resident Files Lawsuit Against Vice President Gibran and KPU for Rp 125 Trillion

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Resident Sues vice President Gibran and KPU for Rp 125 Trillion

Jakarta – A civil suit has been filed against Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka and the Indonesian General Elections Commission (KPU) by a resident named Subhan. The lawsuit, registered with case number 583/Pdt.G/2025/PN JKT PST at the Central Jakarta District court, seeks Rp 125 trillion in damages.The core of the claim centers on the argument that Gibran did not complete high school or an equivalent education as required by Indonesian law, therefore rendering him ineligible to have registered as a vice-presidential candidate in the recent election. The plaintiff is seeking a court declaration invalidating Gibran’s position as Vice President for the 2024-2029 term.

The initial trial, held on Monday, September 8, 2025, involved preliminary arguments regarding legal standing. The plaintiff argued that the lawsuit should be directed against gibran personally, rather than his official capacity as Vice President. The panel of judges acknowledged the objection.

The defendant, Gibran, was represented by a team of state prosecutors, who objected to the claim. The court has adjourned the proceedings until September 15, 2025, to further consider these matters. If successful, the plaintiff is requesting the Rp 125 trillion in damages be deposited into the state treasury.

What specific irregularities in the voter registration process and vote counting are alleged in the lawsuit against VP Gibran and the KPU?

Central Jakarta Resident Files Rp 125 Trillion Lawsuit Against VP Gibran & KPU

The Lawsuit: Key Details & Allegations

A Central Jakarta resident, identified as Gunawan, has filed a staggering Rp 125 trillion (approximately $8.13 billion USD) lawsuit against Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka and the General Elections Commission (KPU). The lawsuit,registered at the Central Jakarta District Court,centers around allegations of election fraud and abuse of power during the 2024 Presidential election. The core claim revolves around perceived irregularities in the voter registration process and the alleged misuse of state resources to benefit a specific candidate – widely understood to be Prabowo Subianto, who ultimately won the election alongside Gibran.

Plaintiff: gunawan, a resident of Central Jakarta.

Defendants: Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka and the KPU (Komisi Pemilihan Umum – General Elections Commission).

Amount Claimed: Rp 125 trillion (IDR).

Legal Basis: Allegations of election fraud,abuse of power,and violations of Indonesian election law.

Filing Date: September 7, 2025 (as reported by multiple Indonesian news outlets).

Specific Grievances Outlined in the Petition

The lawsuit details several specific grievances. These aren’t simply broad accusations; the petition reportedly includes detailed claims regarding:

1. Voter Data Irregularities: Gunawan alleges significant discrepancies in the final voter list, including the inclusion of deceased individuals and duplicate entries. This raises concerns about the integrity of the daftar pemilih tetap (DPT – fixed voter list).
2. State Resource Mobilization: A key argument centers on the alleged use of state apparatus and resources – including social assistance programs – to sway voters in favor of the Prabowo-gibran ticket. This is a violation of Indonesian election regulations prohibiting campaigning with state funds.
3. KPU’s Role & oversight: The lawsuit criticizes the KPU for allegedly failing to adequately address reported irregularities and for a perceived lack of transparency in the vote counting process. The plaintiff argues the KPU did not fulfill its duty to ensure a fair election.
4. Gibran’s Eligibility: While previously addressed and dismissed by the Constitutional Court,the lawsuit subtly re-raises questions about Gibran’s eligibility to run as a vice-presidential candidate,given his age at the time of registration.

The KPU’s Response & Previous Legal Challenges

the KPU has publicly stated it will face the lawsuit legally and is confident in the integrity of the 2024 election process. They maintain that all procedures were followed in accordance with Indonesian law. This isn’t the first legal challenge to the election results.

Constitutional Court Ruling: Prior to this lawsuit, losing presidential candidates Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo filed petitions with the Constitutional Court challenging the election outcome. The Court ultimately upheld the victory of Prabowo-Gibran, dismissing the allegations of widespread fraud.

Criminal Investigations: Separate from the civil lawsuit, the General Elections Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) is investigating several reports of election violations, including allegations of vote buying and intimidation.

KPU’s Defense Strategy: The KPU is expected to present evidence demonstrating the robustness of the election security measures and the accuracy of the vote count. They will likely emphasize the independent oversight provided by domestic and international observers.

Potential Implications & legal Precedents

The Rp 125 trillion lawsuit is unprecedented in Indonesian legal history, both in terms of the amount claimed and the targets of the suit.

Impact on Gibran’s Position: A negative outcome for Vice President Gibran could perhaps jeopardize his position, although the legal mechanisms for removing a Vice President are complex and would likely require further legal proceedings.

KPU’s Credibility: The lawsuit further erodes public trust in the KPU, notably if evidence of significant irregularities is presented. this could necessitate reforms to the election management process.

* Setting a Legal Precedent: The court’s decision will