# Indonesia intensifies crackdown on illegal goods and tobacco

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesias-bpom-ramps-up-enforcement-against-unsafe-cosmetic-and-medical-products
> Updated: 2026-09-10T01:57:31.000Z. Sources: 75. Developments: 27.

Indonesia’s Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) and customs agencies have broadened their 2026 crackdown on illegal goods. In early May, BPOM revoked permits for 11 cosmetics containing mercury and hydroquinone. In June, BPOM seized over 2 million unregistered cosmetics valued at Rp 27.6 billion in Tangerang. Customs operations intensified throughout the summer, targeting untaxed cigarettes and tobacco. By early August, the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) reported that 906 million illegal cigarette sticks were seized in the first half of 2026. Enforcement continued into mid-August with the seizure of 3.28 million illegal cigarettes at the Banyumanik Toll Gate in Semarang, valued at Rp 4.87 billion. In early September, customs authorities in Merauke, South Papua, destroyed 1,498,800 sticks of illegal cigarettes seized in July, valued at approximately Rp 2.22 billion. Concurrently, major operations in Jakarta resulted in the seizure of 10,783,800 illegal cigarettes, causing an estimated state loss of Rp 8.05 billion. These goods, suspected to be from East Java, were intended for distribution to West Java, Sumatra, and Kalimantan. Other recent enforcement included intercepting Rp 2.3 billion worth of illegal cigarettes hidden in a modified water tanker in Semarang. In West Sumatra, authorities destroyed over 44 million illegal cigarettes and approximately 5,893 liters of illegal alcohol, representing an estimated value of Rp 68.88 billion. In East Java, local governments and customs collaborated to destroy 43.2 million illegal cigarettes. The DJBC has noted that Jakarta customs has now seized nearly 60 million illegal cigarettes year-to-date, a 31.7% increase compared to 2025. Regarding fiscal planning, the government and the House Budget Committee have revised the 2027 state budget (RAPBN), increasing both state expenditure and revenue targets by Rp 9.1 trillion. Total expenditure is now set at Rp 4,106.3 trillion, with a revenue target of Rp 3,435.1 trillion.

## Claims

- The tax revenue target for 2027 has been increased to Rp2,593.4 trillion. (disputed by 3 sources)
- The tax revenue target for 2027 is set at Rp2,912 trillion. (disputed)
- Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa is awaiting calculations from the National Disaster Management Authority (BNPB) to determine additional disaster mitigation funding. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The Indonesian government and the House Budget Committee (Banggar) DPR RI have increased the 2027 state expenditure by Rp9.1 trillion. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The 2027 state revenue and grant target has been raised to Rp3,435.1 trillion. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The 2027 state expenditure is projected to reach Rp4,106.3 trillion. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The House Commission XI approved a 2027 budget of Rp49.8 trillion for the Ministry of Finance. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The central government has no plans to move regional civil servant (ASN) payroll from regional development banks (BPD) to state-owned banks (Himbara). (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Bea Cukai Kediri conducted 16 enforcement actions in June 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Kediri seized 3,175,304 illegal cigarettes valued at Rp 4,720,946,460. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Gatot Heroe Hernanda is the head of the Kediri Customs office. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Indonesia intensifies crackdown on illegal cigarettes and alcohol

Indonesian customs and lawmakers are ramping up enforcement against illegal cigarettes and alcohol to protect state revenue and prevent mass layoffs in the legal tobacco industry.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-customs-intensifies-crackdown-on-illegal-cigarettes-and-alcohol

### 2026-09-07: Customs authorities seize millions of illegal cigarettes in Indonesia

Indonesian authorities have seized millions of illegal cigarettes and significant quantities of narcotics, including marijuana and ecstasy, across several provinces to protect state revenue and public safety.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-customs-seize-and-destroy-millions-of-illegal-cigarettes

### 2026-09-07: Indonesia increases 2027 state budget targets by Rp9.1 trillion

Indonesia has increased its 2027 state expenditure and revenue targets by Rp9.1 trillion, maintaining a budget deficit of 2.4% of GDP while approving a Rp49.8 trillion budget for the Ministry of Finance.

37 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-plans-new-excise-taxes-on-sugar-sweetened-beverages-and-tobacco

### 2026-09-03: Finance Minister Purbaya rejects tax amnesty, plans new tobacco excise layers

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa rejects tax amnesty in favor of improved tax collection and plans to introduce new tobacco excise layers to combat illegal cigarette trade.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/finance-minister-purbaya-rejects-tax-amnesty-plans-new-tobacco-excise-layers

### 2026-08-15: Indonesia Finance Minister seeks new tobacco excise tax layer

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa aims to introduce new tobacco excise tax layers this year and targets 6 percent economic growth for Indonesia in 2027.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-finance-minister-seeks-new-tobacco-excise-tax-layer

### 2026-08-13: Indonesia plans new tobacco excise tax layer amid smuggling crackdowns

Indonesia's Finance Ministry is proposing a new layer of tobacco excise tax and increasing Customs budgets to combat rising illegal cigarette smuggling and protect state revenue.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-plans-new-tobacco-excise-tax-layer-amid-smuggling-crackdowns

### 2026-08-09: Semarang Customs seizes 3.28 million illegal cigarettes

Semarang Customs seized 3.28 million illegal cigarettes worth Rp 4.87 billion at the Banyumanik Toll Gate, hiding them behind galvanized iron in a truck.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/semarang-customs-seizes-328-million-illegal-cigarettes

### 2026-08-04: Indonesia Customs Seizes 906 Million Illegal Cigarette Sticks in First Half of 2026

Indonesia's customs seized 906 million illegal cigarette sticks in Jan‑Jun 2026, aiming to curb unfair competition and boost tax revenue, which rose 1 % YoY.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-customs-seizes-906-million-illegal-cigarette-sticks-in-first-half-of-2026

### 2026-07-29: Indonesian Customs Crackdown Yields Rp 27.6 trillion Revenue and Destroys Rp 916 million of Illicit Goods

Indonesian customs reported first‑half 2026 revenue of Rp 27.61 trillion and seized 71.1 million illegal cigarettes, while Yogyakarta customs destroyed illicit goods worth Rp 916 million, including illegal tob

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-customs-crackdown-yields-rp-276-trillion-revenue-and-destroys-rp-916-million-of-illicit-g

### 2026-07-25: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-customs-seizes-over-6-million-illegal-cigarettes-valued-at-nearly-rp-9-billion

### 2026-07-20: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-customs-seizes-rp-129-billion-of-illegal-pangolin-scales

### 2026-07-17: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-customs-seize-over-6-million-illegal-cigarettes-in-recent-operations

### 2026-07-15: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-customs-seizes-and-destroys-thousands-of-illegal-cigarettes-and-contraband

### 2026-07-12: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-bpom-cracks-down-on-illegal-cosmetics-worth-rp358bn

### 2026-07-10: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-customs-expands-education-drive-to-curb-illegal-cigarettes-and-train-students

### 2026-07-07: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malang-customs-seizes-201-tons-of-illegal-tobacco

### 2026-06-30: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-customs-seize-16-million-illegal-cigarettes-in-bali-29780-in-ambon

### 2026-06-24: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-customs-destroys-53-million-illegal-cigarettes-worth-over-rp78-billion

### 2026-06-23: 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

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-delays-electric-motorbike-incentive-by-one-month

### 2026-06-19: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-customs-seize-millions-of-illegal-cigarettes-in-jepara-and-asahan

### 2026-06-17: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madiun-customs-destroys-46-million-illegal-cigarette-sticks

### 2026-06-12: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-customs-seize-82-million-illegal-cigarettes-at-merakbakauheni-crossing

### 2026-06-09: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-customs-seizes-over-9-million-illegal-cigarettes-in-nationwide-crackdown

### 2026-06-08: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-bpom-seizes-over-2-million-illegal-cosmetics

### 2026-06-05: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-bpom-seizes-over-2-million-illegal-cosmetics

### 2026-05-06: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-bpom-to-serve-as-expert-witness-in-illegal-facelift-case-involving-former-beauty-queen-je

### 2026-05-06: 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.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-bpom-revokes-permits-for-11-cosmetics-containing-hazardous-ingredients

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