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Indonesia President orders investigation into forest fires and BNPB corruption
President Prabowo Subianto has ordered a massive investigation into forest and land fires (karhutla), labeling intentional burning as ‘environmental terrorism’ and a crime against humanity. The President instructed the police, attorney general, Ministry of Forestry, TNI, and intelligence agencies to investigate corporate involvement. Consequently, the Ministry of Forestry has suspended six companies in Central Kalimantan for their roles in the fires.
Separately, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating the misuse of disaster preparedness funds at the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). The KPK has named five suspects, including Bima Setiawan, a former expert for the BNPB and brother of former BNPB Head Letjen TNI Suharyanto. Investigators are also looking into potential involvement of two active TNI members and have coordinated with the TNI Military Police (Puspom TNI).
In related seizures, the KPK has confiscated assets worth Rp5.47 billion, including cash in USD and SGD, gold, and cryptocurrency, as part of the BNPB probe. The investigation also explores potential conflicts of interest regarding companies allegedly affiliated with the wife of one of the suspects.
Entities
Agus Wirawan Satra · BNPB · Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana · Bima Setiawan · Budi Prasetyo · Fitroh Rohcahyanto · Indonesia · KPK · Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi · Lalu Ahmad Zaini · Lalu Ratnawi · Lombok Barat
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 4 SOURCES] KPK seized assets including cash, gold, and three cars during searches related to the BNPB case. prokalteng.jawapos.com · www.jpnn.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Kemayoran asset will be used as a fire station by the Jakarta Provincial Government. www.niaga.asia
- [● 4 SOURCES] KPK seized Rp250 million from the Nias branch of Nahdlatul Ulama (PCNU). news.harianjogja.com · news.republika.co.id · dnaberita.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] KPK donated two assets worth Rp9.65 billion to the Jakarta Provincial Government. www.niaga.asia
- [● 4 SOURCES] The BNPB corruption investigation involves an alleged Rp148 billion in misused disaster preparedness funds. dutatv.com · news.harianjogja.com · www.jpnn.com · www.antaranews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] KPK named EY, Director of PT CMC, and DDT, a former regional expert, as new suspects in the Rejang Lebong bribery case. www.jawapos.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The KPK is investigating potential involvement of active TNI members in the BNPB corruption case. dutatv.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] KPK is investigating potential conflicts of interest regarding companies owned by Bima Setiawan's wife. news.harianjogja.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] KPK suspects two active TNI members are involved in the BNPB corruption case. dutatv.com · news.okezone.com · www.antaranews.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] KPK has named five people as suspects in the BNPB corruption case. dutatv.com · news.harianjogja.com · www.antaranews.com · www.jpnn.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] KPK sent a formal letter to the TNI Commander on October 20, 2026, regarding the case. news.okezone.com · www.antaranews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bima Setiawan is the brother of former BNPB Head Letjen TNI Suharyanto. dutatv.com · news.harianjogja.com · www.antaranews.com