Joko Widodo university diploma controversy

This controversy began with photographs of Joko Widodo that differ from his real appearance. In the photos on his diploma, graduation records, and the attachments submitted for his registration as Mayor of Solo, his ears appear aligned differently, whereas in real life his ears protrude backward , making them noticeably different from the original appearance, that causes the invitation of conspiracy theories.

Conspiracy theories regarding the authenticity of the university diploma owned by Joko Widodo (Jokowi), 7th president of Indonesia, began to intensify since 2022 following the last election he participated in. The document claims that he graduated from the Faculty of Forestry at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) on 5 November 1985. The Indonesian government have regularly dismissed the accusation of a "fake diploma", and Jokowi later threatened to report those questioning its authenticity. UGM has also insisted that the original diploma is being held by Jokowi.

On 22 May 2025, after comparing Joko Widodo' university diploma with other diplomas and UGM's university record, Criminal Investigation Agency declared his university diploma authentic.

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