Hotman Paris Turns Out to Be Prabowo's Lawyer for 25 Years, Rejects Ministerial Position

Kapanlagi.com - Behind his image as a lawyer for celebrities, Hotman Paris Hutapea actually holds a surprising fact about his track record. He openly admits to having been the personal lawyer of President Prabowo Subianto for 25 years.

This admission was made while discussing the high level of clients he usually handles. According to him, almost all conglomerates and business 'dragons' in Indonesia have been his clients.

"I have almost all, almost all the dragon clients, almost all conglomerates. Prabowo Subianto has been my client for 25 years. For 25 years he has paid me," said Hotman Paris when met in the area of Jalan Kapten Tendean, Mampang, South Jakarta, Monday (10/11/2025). Read other news about Hotman Paris on Liputan6.com!

1. Hotman Paris's Reasons for Rejecting the Minister's Offer

The long-established professional relationship is one of the reasons why he firmly rejected any offer of a position in the government. Hotman admitted that he once directly told Prabowo that he was not interested in the ministerial position.

"That's why I told him, 'Even if you give me three ministerial positions, I don't want them,'" he asserted.

2. Already Feeling at the Peak of Success

Hotman Paris (credit: KapanLagi.com)

The reason for his rejection is quite simple. Hotman feels that he is already at the peak of success and wants to enjoy his life without being tied to a political position.

"Because life is just short, I am already successful," he continued.

3. Fantastic Income Far Above a Minister's Salary

Financially, he also feels that a minister's salary is not comparable to his earnings as a top lawyer.

"A minister's salary for me is just what I can earn in half an hour," he joked.

4. Hotman Paris Finally Exposes This

Hotman Paris (credit: KapanLagi.com)

Hotman's confession seems to unveil his closeness to the circles of power, which has rarely been exposed until now. This further emphasizes his image as one of the most influential lawyers in Indonesia, whose clients come not only from the entertainment world but also from the elite business and political circles.

5. FAQ Hotman Paris

How long has Hotman Paris been the lawyer for Prabowo Subianto?

Hotman Paris has openly stated that he has been Prabowo Subianto's lawyer for 25 years, handling various business matters and cases.

Why did Hotman Paris refuse the offer to become a minister in Prabowo's government?

Hotman Paris declined the ministerial offer because he felt his lifestyle was not suitable; he values freedom more and earns much more as a lawyer compared to a minister's salary.

Is it true that Hotman Paris promotes online gambling sites?

No, it is not true. The video circulating on social media claiming that Hotman Paris promotes online gambling sites has been confirmed as a hoax through fact-checking.

Did Jokowi appoint Hotman Paris as a lawyer to face Rocky Gerung?

No, the claim in the video stating that Jokowi appointed Hotman Paris as a lawyer to face Rocky Gerung is a hoax and has been debunked through fact-checking.

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