KPK investigates Rp14.7 billion influencer contracts involving RANS

The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is reviewing findings by Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) regarding influencer service procurement totaling approximately Rp14.7 billion. The contracts, awarded to PT Rans Animasi Indonesia, involved the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries between 2024 and 2026.

ICW raised concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest and lack of competition, noting that Raffi Ahmad, the majority shareholder of the contracted company, also serves as a Special Envoy to the President for Youth and Arts Development. The procurement included social media content on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, as well as physical event appearances.

PT Rans Entertainment Indonesia Tbk (RANS) responded by stating that all collaborations were conducted professionally through official government procurement platforms like Inaproc and e-catalogue. Management clarified that the total value covers content production, travel, logistics, and various promotional activities, rather than just social media publication fees. The company emphasized that the rates used were based on standard commercial rate cards.