Indonesia crackdown on illegal products

Timeline

1. 2 days ago

   [CRIME] 3 sources

   Indonesia customs seizes over 6 million illegal cigarettes in 2026

   Indonesia’s Kediri and Kendari customs seized more than 6 million illegal cigarettes in 2026, preventing about Rp 6 billion in lost revenue.

2. 7 days ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Indonesian Customs Seizes Rp 12.9 Billion of Illegal Pangolin Scales

   Indonesian customs in Tanjungpinang seized 216 kg of illegal pangolin scales worth Rp 12.9 billion at Tanjung Uban port, handing them to forestry law enforcement for further action.

3. 10 days ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Indonesia customs seize over 6 million illegal cigarettes in recent operations

   Indonesia’s customs seized over 6 million illegal cigarettes—3,040 in Lamongan and more than 6 million in Bogor—aiming to protect tax revenue and curb illicit tobacco trade.

4. 12 days ago

   [CRIME] 3 sources

   Indonesia Customs seizes and destroys thousands of illegal cigarettes and contraband

   Indonesia’s customs seized thousands of illegal cigarettes and other contraband in June 2026, destroying over 150 cartons of balpres and confiscating 37,537 illegal cigarettes worth about Rp 1 billion.

5. 15 days ago

   [HEALTH] 4 sources

   Indonesia's BPOM cracks down on illegal cosmetics worth Rp35.8bn

   Indonesia's BPOM seized illegal cosmetics worth up to Rp35.8 bn, many imported from China, and ordered withdrawals, destructions and online takedowns to protect consumers.

6. 17 days ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   Indonesia Customs expands education drive to curb illegal cigarettes and train students

   Indonesia Customs is running education drives in Semarang, Sidoarjo and Tanjung Emas to curb illegal cigarettes and teach students about customs duties and fraud prevention.

7. 20 days ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Malang Customs Seizes 2.01 tons of Illegal Tobacco

   Malang Customs stopped a yellow truck on 11 June 2026, confiscating 2.01 tons of illegal, untaxed tobacco worth about Rp 555 million and preventing a loss of Rp 60 million.

8. 27 days ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Indonesia customs seize 1.6 million illegal cigarettes in Bali, 29,780 in Ambon

   Indonesia's customs seized 1.6 million illegal cigarettes in Bali and 29,780 in Ambon in 2026, preventing roughly Rp1.3 billion and Rp26.7 million in revenue losses.

9. about 1 month ago

   [CRIME] 4 sources

   Indonesia customs destroys 53 million illegal cigarettes worth over Rp78 billion

   Indonesia customs destroyed 53 million illegal cigarettes worth over Rp78 billion, preventing billions in losses and generating revenue, with public burnings in East and West Java.

10. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 15 sources

    Indonesia Seizes 43 Containers of Illegal Used Clothing Valued at Rp 37‑53 billion

    Indonesia’s finance minister reported that customs seized 43 containers of illegal used clothing at Tanjung Priok, worth about Rp 37‑53 billion, with another 2,060 bales found in West Kalimantan; officials will

11. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Indonesia customs seize millions of illegal cigarettes in Jepara and Asahan

    Indonesian customs seized 153 packs of illegal cigarettes in Jepara and about 4.02 million cigarettes in Asahan, North Sumatra, disrupting smuggling networks and averting ~Rp3 billion in losses.

12. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Madiun Customs Destroys 4.6 Million Illegal Cigarette Sticks

    Madiun customs destroyed 4.6 million illegal cigarettes, averting about Rp 4.2 billion in state losses; the seized tobacco was seized from toll‑road and courier smuggling routes.

13. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Indonesia customs seize 8.2 million illegal cigarettes at Merak‑Bakauheni crossing

    Indonesian customs halted 8.262 million illegal cigarettes worth Rp 12.68 bn at Merak‑Bakauheni, preventing a Rp 7.9 bn tax loss and detaining suspect driver JFR.

14. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Indonesia Customs Seizes Over 9 Million Illegal Cigarettes in Nationwide Crackdown

    Indonesian customs seized 356 480 untaxed cigarettes in Banda Aceh and 8 944 800 in Jakarta/Banten, averting roughly Rp 8.66 billion in lost taxes.

15. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Indonesia BPOM seizes over 2 million illegal cosmetics

    BPOM seized over 2 million illegal cosmetics worth 27.6 bn rupiah, mostly Chinese imports sold online, and ordered their withdrawal, citing health risks and potential penalties.

16. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Indonesia's BPOM seizes over 2 million illegal cosmetics

    BPOM confiscated over 2 million illegal cosmetics, mainly from China, worth 27.6 bn rupiah, citing state losses of 5.5 bn rupiah and consumer risk, and named two suspects.

17. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Indonesia's BPOM to serve as expert witness in illegal facelift case involving former beauty queen Jeni Rahmadial Fitri

    Indonesia's BPOM will act as expert witness in the illegal facelift case of former Puteri Indonesia Jeni Rahmadial Fitri, investigating the substances used.

18. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 8 sources

    Indonesia's BPOM revokes permits for 11 cosmetics containing hazardous ingredients

    Indonesia's BPOM bans 11 cosmetics after finding carcinogenic and organ‑damaging ingredients, revoking their permits.