Fact Check: Hoaxes Targeting Jokowi's Family

False information (hoaxes) targeting the family of Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) is circulating on social media. These hoaxes cover a range of themes, from political speculation to fraudulent schemes. Liputan6.com's fact-checking division has identified several prominent hoaxes: One hoax claims that President Jokowi stated his sons, Gibran Rakabuming Raka and Kaesang Pangarep, would become President and Vice President in the 2029 election. This post, allegedly appearing on Facebook on January 17, 2025, features a fabricated article title and phrases like "Joko Widodo: It is possible for Gibran-Kaesang to be President and Vice President in 2029, God willing, if I am still alive, this is the people's will that I must fight for." The accompanying narrative on social media was highly critical. Another hoax alleges that Kaesang Pangarep said, "Many people are forcing me to become President." This post, reportedly appearing on Facebook on September 23, 2025, includes a fabricated article title: "Kaesang: Many people are forcing me to become President." The post also contained inflammatory comments such as, "Astaghfirullah... the results of Qodari's survey institution via PSI... The people really want Kaesang as President... MasyaAllah my nation... why are you so foolish?" A third hoax involves a video claiming that Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka announced a pension fund assistance program. This video was posted on Facebook on June 10, 2026, with messages urging viewers to "Register now for the Indonesian pension fund assistance program. Get special support and facilities to improve welfare in retirement. Don't miss this golden opportunity, register yourself now before the quota runs out." The post also featured a "PENSION FUND ASSISTANCE" caption and a message sending function. Liputan6.com established its fact-checking division in 2018 to promote media literacy. The division is a member of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) and collaborates with cekfakta.com. Their work is independent of any partnerships. Information regarding hoaxes can be submitted via email to [email protected] or through the WhatsApp chatbot at 0811-9787-670. Source: Liputan6