Customs officials seize 4.2kg of illegal gold at Yogyakarta Airport

Customs officials in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, intercepted an illegal attempt to export 4,266 grams of solid gold shaped like capsules at Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA). The seizure occurred following intelligence reports regarding two passengers traveling to Singapore on October 8, 2026.

During inspections at the international departure area, officers discovered the gold hidden on the bodies of two Chinese nationals. One passenger, identified by the initials CS, was found with 2,131 grams of gold hidden in their underwear, while the second passenger, JP, carried 2,135 grams. The seized gold has a purity of 98.97%.

The estimated value of the confiscated gold is approximately Rp11 billion, with potential export duty losses exceeding Rp1.6 billion. Both individuals and the evidence have been taken to the Yogyakarta Customs Office for further investigation.