Bareskrim Polri

Indonesia and Malaysia anti-drug enforcement updates

91 clusters · 152 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Indonesian authorities destroy large cannabis plantations in North Sumatra and Aceh

Indonesia’s nationwide anti-drug drive accelerated through July and August 2026. Police data released on 30 June recorded 1,485 arrests and more than 215 kg of narcotics seized in Central Java. By 1 July the police chief

Indonesia wildfire and haze crisis intensifies

77 clusters · 257 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Indonesia forest fires: 1,600 hectares burned in IKN region

The 2026 Indonesia wildfire season, intensified by El Niño, has reached catastrophic levels. By late September, approximately 1.92 million hectares had burned since January, devastating over half of the habitats for crit

Indonesian crackdown on illegal second-hand clothing imports

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Indonesian Navy thwarts secondhand clothing smuggling in Nunukan

Indonesian law enforcement agencies have conducted multiple operations to intercept illegal imports of second-hand clothing, locally referred to as “ballpres”. In late October 2026, police in West Java and North Sumatr

Supreme Court invalidates Gibran’s high school equivalency

22 clusters · 64 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Supreme Court invalidates Gibran Rakabuming Raka's high school equivalency certificate

The controversy surrounding Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s educational credentials has escalated following a landmark Supreme Court ruling. On October 30, 2026, the Court granted a cassation appeal in case numbe

Indonesian subsidy exploitation crackdowns

11 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Indonesian police seize subsidized diesel in Purwakarta and Bandung raids

Indonesian authorities have conducted several operations to dismantle syndicates involved in the illegal exploitation of government subsidies. In late September, police in Banten and Lampung Selatan dismantled diesel hoa

Food fraud investigations in Indonesia

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Indonesian Police Uncover Multiple Fraud and Illegal Trade Cases

Indonesian authorities have launched investigations into several instances of food labeling fraud involving fortified rice. Initially, the National Police investigated PT DTA for allegedly selling fortified rice with nut

Gold smuggling in Indonesia

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Indonesian Customs Seizes 25.88 kg of Illegally Exported Gold

Following the implementation of Ministry of Finance Regulation Number 80 of 2025, which requires exporters to pay duties and provide surveyor reports, Indonesian Customs has reported a surge in gold smuggling attempts.

Indonesian police leadership transitions and community focus

11 clusters · 74 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: South Sumatra Police conduct personnel reshuffle and inspect forest fires

Following his inauguration by President Prabowo Subianto, Indonesian National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto has implemented a major organizational reshuffle, rotation, and promotion policy. Formalized via Telegra

Indonesian gambling syndicate investigations

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Police arrest major gambling boss and extortion suspect in Indonesia

Indonesian law enforcement has conducted several operations targeting illegal gambling networks. In late September 2026, the National Police Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim Polri) coordinated with Interpol and T

Jakarta police theft investigation dispute

2 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Indonesia intensifies legal action against forest fire corporations

The Jakarta Pusat Metro Police issued a clarification regarding a complaint filed against Police Chief Kombes Pol Reynold E. P. Hutagalung concerning the termination of a theft investigation. Criminal Investigation Uni

Indonesian corporate crime investigations

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: PT Toba Pulp Lestari Director named suspect in Rp2 trillion corruption case

Indonesian authorities have conducted separate investigations into large-scale corporate misconduct involving different companies. In one case, the Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) arrested Tatang Winata, the D

Warehouse incidents in Tangerang region

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Ciputat warehouse explosion kills two and injures 11

In mid-September 2026, a massive fire destroyed between 26 and 28 warehouse buildings in the Kosambi Permai area of Tangerang Regency. The blaze, which reportedly began in a spring bed warehouse, required assistance from

Indonesian National Police leadership and restructuring

7 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Indonesian National Police reshuffles 199 high-ranking officers

Following the appointment of General Suyudi Ario Seto as National Police Chief, the Indonesian National Police has implemented a significant large-scale rotation of approximately 199 high-ranking and middle-ranking offic

Indonesian police raids on nightlife venues

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Palangka Raya police find three methamphetamine users during nightclub raids

Law enforcement agencies in Indonesia have conducted several raids on nightlife venues and other locations to combat drug use. In Palangka Raya, police performed urine tests at the ZOOM and LUNA Karaoke nightclubs, ident

Indra Kenz returned to prison after parole revocation

4 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Indra Kenz returned to Tangerang prison after parole revocation

Indra Kesuma, known as Indra Kenz, has been returned to prison following the official revocation of his parole by the Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Services. On October 8, 2026, Kenz was transferred from the B

PT Divine Gems and Jewellery investment fraud investigation

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Jennifer Coppen denies involvement in PT Divine Gold Jewelry fraud case

The Indonesian National Police's Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim Polri) is investigating PT Divine Gems and Jewellery for a suspected gold investment fraud. Approximately 85 to 86 victims have reported losses to

Bird smuggling operation in Indonesia

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Indonesia arrests two Vietnamese nationals for smuggling 3,400 birds

Indonesian police in Sidoarjo, East Java, uncovered a large-scale smuggling operation involving 3,394 birds. The shipment, which included Hwamei birds, starlings, and Chinese Laughingthrushes, was reportedly transported

Indonesian counterterrorism operations against Daulah Islam

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Densus 88 arrests 11 terrorism suspects across six Indonesian provinces

Indonesia’s Counterterrorism Special Detachment 88 (Densus 88) conducted coordinated operations across six provinces—West Java, Central Java, Central Sulawesi, South Sulawesi, Riau, and North Maluku—resulting in the arre