Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Indonesian National Police (INP) Criminal Investigation Agency) has arrested the wife and two children of notorious drug lord Erwin Iskandar, also known as Koko Erwin, in connection with a major money laundering investigation. 

The suspects, identified as his wife VVP and children HSI and CA, were arrested in Sumbawa and Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara.

"The three suspects were arrested for alleged money laundering linked to the illicit drug trafficking business run by Koko Erwin," said Brigadier General Eko Hadi Santoso, the Director of Drug Crimes at the Criminal Investigation Agency, on Thursday (23/4/2026).

During the operation, investigators seized various assets including houses, shops, warehouses, and motor vehicles suspected to be proceeds of crime.

Koko Erwin is a central figure in a high-profile drug syndicate previously linked to corrupt police officials in West Nusa Tenggara. Investigations suggested he funneled significant funds to local officers to secure protection for his operations. The suspects currently remain in custody for further interrogation.

(mg/inp/pr/rs)