Politics · Indonesia · 14 hrs ago
Prabowo says he was threatened after refusing a bribe
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto says he was targeted with a bribe and threatened when he would not accept it.
He made the claim at an event in Palu, Central Sulawesi, on Saturday.
Prabowo did not identify the people involved or explain what the bribe was.
He said those people would try to shake his position and organise demonstrations that could lead to unrest.
He said he would not be intimidated, citing his commitment to Indonesia and its people.
Prabowo claimed that Muhammadiyah, Nahdlatul Ulama, farmers and fishers support him.
He says his government will work to fix the system and ensure the country’s wealth benefits all Indonesians.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said he had been targeted by an attempted bribe.
He said his position as president would be threatened if he did not accept the bribe.
Prabowo said those behind the threat would also stage demonstrations that could lead to unrest.
He said he was not afraid and claimed that Muhammadiyah, Nahdlatul Ulama, farmers and fishers supported him.
He did not identify the people involved or give details about the alleged bribe.
- Who
- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said he had been targeted.
- What
- He said he was threatened with having his position shaken if he refused a bribe.
- When
- Saturday, November 14, 2026.
- Where
- At an event in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
- Why
- Prabowo said the threat was made because he would not accept the bribe.
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- Speaker
- Prabowo Subianto
- Office
- President of Indonesia
- Event date
- November 14, 2026
- Event location
- Palu, Central Sulawesi
- Alleged consequence
- Demonstrations and unrest
- Entities Prabowo said supported him
- Muhammadiyah, Nahdlatul Ulama, farmers and fishers
What people are saying
If I do not go along, if I do not obey, they will shake me.
They will stage demonstrations, they will cause riots.
They think I am afraid. I will not be afraid.