# Illegal levy allegations in Yogyakarta > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/illegal-levy-allegations-in-yogyakarta > Updated: 2026-09-21T07:27:15.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. An investigation into alleged illegal levies at Alun-Alun Kidul in Yogyakarta began after an officer from the Kraton Police Station, identified as Aipda S, was detained. The officer is suspected of requesting food portions from a Bolosego food truck operator. While two other officers were cleared, the Criminal Investigation Unit is examining potential involvement by external parties, such as parking attendants. Yogyakarta Mayor Hasto Wardoyo stated that extortion and thuggery will not be tolerated, while the Governor of Yogyakarta, Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X, addressed the broader issue of illegal levies targeting micro, small, and medium enterprises. The Sultan noted that resolving the dispute falls under the jurisdiction of the Yogyakarta City Government and the police, though he questioned the legality of parking attendants setting fees. The Yogyakarta City Transportation Agency has previously identified these practices as illegal. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-21: Yogyakarta Governor addresses alleged illegal levies in Alun-Alun Kidul Yogyakarta Governor Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X has called on the city government and police to resolve alleged illegal levies targeting small businesses in the Alun-Alun Kidul area. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yogyakarta-governor-addresses-alleged-illegal-levies-in-alun-alun-kidul ### 2026-09-20: Yogyakarta police officer detained over alleged extortion of food truck A Yogyakarta police officer has been detained following allegations of illegal levies against a food truck operator in Alun-Alun Kidul. The Mayor has vowed to crack down on extortion in the city. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yogyakarta-vendor-reports-extortion-and-illegal-levies --- Cite as: Illegal levy allegations in Yogyakarta. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/illegal-levy-allegations-in-yogyakarta