Financial Crimes
A chilling look into the underworld of corruption, illicit wealth, and shadow economies.
Police raid illegal sand mines in Mount Merapi National Park
Specific Crimes Directorate at the National Police’s Crime Investigation Agency, in coordination with the Mount Merapi National Park Authority, the Central Java Provincial Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Agency, and other related institutions, launched an operation against illegal sand mining activities within the Mount Merapi National Park in Magelang, Central Java, on Monday, November 3, 2025.
BI reports over 370 million cyber threats amid growing digital vulnerabilities
The Indonesian Central Bank (BI) has revealed that there are currently more than 370 million cybercrime threats targeting Indonesia, signalling the growing risks that accompany the country’s accelerating digital transformation.
KPK launches investigation into Jakarta–Bandung high-speed rail project
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has begun investigating alleged irregularities in the Jakarta–Bandung high-speed rail project, known as Whoosh, said Acting Deputy for Enforcement and Execution Asep Guntur Rahayu in Jakarta on Monday, October 27, 2025.
KPK names energy company commissioner as suspect in PGN gas sales graft case
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named Arso Sadewo (AS), President Commissioner of energy company PT Inti Alasindo Energy (IAE), as suspect in an alleged corruption case involving a gas sale and purchase agreement with State gas distribution company PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) from 2017 to 2021.
Prabowo crack downs on 1,000 illegal mines, 5 million ha of illegal oil plantations
President Prabowo Subianto says that his administration has shut down 1,000 illegal mining operations and reclaimed 5 million hectares of illegal palm oil plantations during his first year in office, underscoring a firm stance on protecting Indonesia’s natural wealth through law enforcement.
Police’s anti-crime agency uncovers 1,517 illegal mining sites across Indonesia
The National Police’s Crime Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) has identified 1,517 illegal mining operations (PETI) still active across Indonesia, with the highest concentration located in North Sumatra and West Java.
Purbaya vows massive crackdown on smuggling mafia in tax and customs offices
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has pledged to launch a sweeping cleanup operation targeting mafia networks within the Directorate General of Taxes and the Directorate General of Customs and Excise under the Ministry of Finance.
Lawyers challenge prosecutors’ indictment in US$12,4 billion Pertamina graft case
The legal defense team of former Pertamina Patra Niaga CEO Riva Siahaan has filed a defense statement before the Jakarta Corruption Court, challenging the prosecutors’ indictment against their client.
Ex-Pertamina top official accused of enriching 13 firms in oil graft scandal
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has charged former CEO of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, Riva Siahaan, for allegedly enriching 13 domestic companies through the sale of non-subsidized diesel fuel below cost, in a major corruption case involving the management of crude oil and refinery products at holding PT Pertamina between 2018 and 2023.
KPK uncovers widespread bribery in haj quota distribution, nearly Rp100 B seized
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) continues to uncover new evidence in its ongoing investigation into corruption involving Indonesia’s Haj quota system, revealing fraudulent practices behind what should have been a transparent and fair allocation process.
Nutrition Agency dismisses local unit head over alleged graft in free meal program
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has dismissed a head of the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) following allegations of corruption linked to the government’s massive Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program.
AGO questions SKK Migas chief over alleged graft in Pertamina oil management case
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has once again summoned Head of the Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Task Force (SKK Migas), Djoko Siswanto, as a witness in a corruption investigation related to crude oil and refinery product management at State energy company PT Pertamina, its sub-holdings, and several contractors (KKKS) during the 2018–2023 period.