Indonesian Election Commission Chief Reported for Alleged Ethical Violation Over Jokowi's Diploma

The chief of Indonesia's General Election Commission (KPU) has been reported to the Election Ethics Council (DKPP), the election supervisory body, for alleged ethical violations concerning the handling of documents related to President Joko Widodo's academic qualifications. This accusation was reported by Sindonews on July 26, 2026. The specific allegations suggest that the KPU chief violated ethical regulations in his handling of documents pertaining to President Jokowi's diploma (Ijazah). This issue has garnered significant attention as it could impact public trust in the fairness and transparency of elections in Indonesia. The DKPP holds the authority to review and penalize ethical breaches by election officials. Following this report, further discussions are anticipated regarding the KPU chief's ability to perform his duties and the overall credibility of the electoral process.