Finance Minister Orders Probe Into Alleged Taxpayer Data Leak

Indonesia’s Minister of Finance, Sri Mulyani Indrawati, has directed the Directorate General of Taxes to launch a comprehensive investigation following allegations of a sensitive taxpayer data leak. This directive comes in light of serious concerns regarding the security of taxpayer information.

Investigation Announcement

During a plenary session on the 2025 State Budget, Indrawati stated, “I have tasked the Director General of Taxes and relevant officials within the ministry to evaluate this matter. The Director General of Taxes, Suryo Utomo, along with the IT team, will provide a detailed explanation.”

Details of the Allegations

The allegations emerged when Teguh Aprianto, the founder of Ethical Hacker Indonesia, shared a screenshot on the platform X (formerly Twitter) of the Breach Forums website, where an individual identified as Bjorka was reportedly offering for sale the personal data of 6 million taxpayers. This dataset includes tax identification numbers (NPWPs), identity card numbers (NIKs), addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and other sensitive information.

The seller is said to be demanding Rp150 million for access to the complete dataset.

High-Profile Targets

The leaked information reportedly involves high-profile individuals, including President Joko Widodo and his sons, Gibran Rakabuming Raka and Kaesang Pangarep. Other officials mentioned include:

• Minister of Communication and Information, Budi Arie Setiadi
• Minister of State-Owned Enterprises, Erick Thohir
• Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Muhadjir Effendy
• Minister of Religion, Yaqut Cholil Qoumas
• Minister of Trade, Zulkifli Hasan
• Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto

Ongoing Investigation

The Directorate General of Taxes has confirmed that its technical team is actively investigating the reported data breach. Dwi Astuti, the Director of Counseling, Services, and Public Relations, stated, “Our technical team is currently investigating the matter.”

Once the investigation is concluded, the Ministry of Finance plans to hold a press conference to update the public on its findings and any subsequent actions.

Indonesia’s Minister of Finance, Sri Mulyani Indrawati, has initiated a thorough investigation into allegations of a significant data leak involving sensitive taxpayer information. This action comes amid growing concerns over data security and privacy.

Investigation Details

During a recent plenary session regarding the 2025 State Budget, Indrawati instructed the Directorate General of Taxes to examine the claims rigorously. She emphasized the need for a comprehensive review, stating, “I have tasked the Director General of Taxes and relevant officials within the ministry to evaluate this matter.”

Nature of the Allegations

The controversy arose when Teguh Aprianto, founder of Ethical Hacker Indonesia, posted a screenshot on X (formerly Twitter) showing a listing on Breach Forums. The listing, attributed to an individual named Bjorka, reportedly offered for sale the personal data of 6 million taxpayers, including:

• Tax Identification Numbers (NPWPs)
• Identity Card Numbers (NIKs)
• Addresses
• Phone Numbers
• Email Addresses

The seller allegedly sought Rp150 million for the entire dataset.

Impact on Public Figures

Notably, the leaked data is said to involve high-profile individuals, including President Joko Widodo and his sons, Gibran Rakabuming Raka and Kaesang Pangarep. Other officials potentially affected include:

• Budi Arie Setiadi, Minister of Communication and Information
• Erick Thohir, Minister of State-Owned Enterprises
• Muhadjir Effendy, Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture
• Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, Minister of Religion
• Zulkifli Hasan, Minister of Trade
• Airlangga Hartarto, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs

Ongoing Investigative Efforts

The Directorate General of Taxes has confirmed that its technical team is actively investigating the alleged breach. Dwi Astuti, the Director of Counseling, Services, and Public Relations, stated, “Our technical team is currently investigating the matter.”

Once the investigation concludes, the Ministry of Finance plans to hold a press conference to share findings and discuss next steps.

Conclusion

The allegations of a taxpayer data leak highlight critical issues surrounding data security in Indonesia. The Finance Minister’s prompt response to these claims reflects a commitment to safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining public confidence in governmental processes.