#Crime
Indonesian drug kingpin, a central figure in international network, arrested in Cambodia
The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has arrested alleged drug kingpin Pariyatin, popularly known as Dewi Astutik, in Cambodia, a feat marking a major breakthrough in the country’s fight against transnational narcotics syndicates.
North Sumatra prosecutors search Inalum office in 2019 aluminum sales graft probe
The Special Crimes Investigation Team of the North Sumatra Provincial Prosecutors’ Office has conducted a search operation at the headquarters of state-owned aluminium producer PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Inalum) in Kuala Tanjung, Batubara Regency, in relation with the investigation into an alleged corruption case involving the company’s 2019 aluminium sales.
Former Kominfo director-general indicted in Rp150 B data center corruption case
Former Director General of Informatics Applications at the Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo) − now the Ministry of Communication and Digital Applications (Komdigi) − Semuel Abrijani Pangerapan has been indicted for allegedly causing over Rp150 billion (US$9 million) in State losses related to the 2020-2024 temporary national data center (PDNS) project.
Eight named suspects in fake diploma allegations against Ex-President Jokowi
The Jakarta Police have named eight individuals as suspects in connection with the false diploma allegations against Indonesia’s 7th President, Joko “Jokowi” Widodo.
Two skeletons found in burned office as missing protesters Reno and Farhan
The National Police confirmed on Friday, November 7, 2025, that two human skeletons discovered inside a burned office building in Kwitang, Central Jakarta, belong to Reno Syahputra Dewo and Muhammad Farhan Hamid, two young men who had been reported missing following large-scale protests in late August 2025.
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.
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.
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.