# Criminal investigations and arrests in Indonesia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/criminal-investigations-and-arrests-in-indonesia
> Updated: 2026-08-26T06:18:43.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Indonesian police have conducted various criminal investigations and arrests across several regions. 

Earlier reports detailed developments in Depok involving a suspect in an infant's death, the dismantling of a motorcycle theft warehouse in Pasuruan, and the recovery of stolen property in Gresik. Authorities also named suspects in religious-related incidents, including a blasphemy case in Jakarta and the disruption of a church service in Bantul.

Subsequent operations resulted in further arrests for assault, embezzlement, and theft. In Ogan Ilir and Palembang, suspects were processed for assault, including one case involving a fatality. In West Sumatra, a driver was apprehended for the embezzlement of five tons of rice, while in Bandung, an individual was arrested for allegedly stealing donation boxes from the Great Mosque.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Indonesian police arrest multiple suspects in various criminal cases

Police in Indonesia have arrested multiple suspects involved in various crimes, including fatal assault, rice embezzlement, weapon possession, and the theft of mosque donation boxes.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-police-arrest-multiple-suspects-in-various-criminal-cases

### 2026-08-13: Indonesia police name suspects in multiple criminal cases

Indonesian police have named multiple suspects in various cases, including religious blasphemy at a music festival, the disruption of a church service, and the discovery of an infant's body in Depok.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/depok-police-name-mother-as-suspect-in-infant-death-case

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