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Drug trafficking investigation involving Planet Batam

Overview

The Indonesian National Police Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim Polri) launched an investigation into Yuwanky, the owner of Planet Batam nightlife venues, for alleged large-scale drug trafficking. Authorities suspected Yuwanky of distributing significant quantities of narcotics, including an estimated 40,000 ecstasy pills monthly, alongside an accomplice, Basri Lewaimang. While Lewaimang was apprehended in Johor, Malaysia, Yuwanky was initially reported as a fugitive believed to have fled to Singapore.

On August 27, 2026, Yuwanky was arrested at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport upon his arrival on a flight from Singapore. Following the arrest, investigators began seizing assets linked to the criminal activity, including a luxury residence in Batam Kota and several high-value vehicles, such as a Ferrari.

Entities

Yuwanky · Bareskrim Polri · Planet Batam · Basri Lewaimang · Interpol

Timeline

  1. 21 days ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources
    Police arrest drug suspect Yuwanky at Soekarno-Hatta Airport

    Police arrested drug trafficking suspect Yuwanky at Soekarno-Hatta Airport. Authorities have seized luxury assets, including a mansion and a Ferrari, linked to his alleged operations at Planet Batam.

  2. 28 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Yuwanky, owner of Planet Batam, wanted for drug trafficking

    Indonesian police have issued a wanted notice for Yuwanky, owner of Planet Batam, suspected of large-scale drug trafficking. He is believed to have fled to Singapore, while an accomplice was caught in Malaysia.

Sources

beritariau.com · en.antaranews.com · hariankepri.com · mediaindonesia.com · ulasan.co