Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Indonesian National Police (INP) Criminal Investigation Agency is investigating alleged money laundering within the drug syndicate led by kingpin Erwin Iskandar, also known as Brother “Koko” Erwin.

Investigators are questioning former Bima City Sub-regional Police Chief Superintendent Didik Putra Kuncoro, former narcotics unit head Malaungi, and the network’s coordinator treasurer, Ais Setiawati.

"The investigation aims to trace the flow of funds and assets derived from narcotics crimes. We are also identifying parties who enjoyed or helped disguise the proceeds of crime," said Brigadier General Eko Hadi Santoso, the Director of Narcotics Crimes, on Friday (8/7/2026), as cited by antaranews.com.

Authorities revealed that Didik allegedly received Rp1 billion in "protection money" from Koko Erwin. 

Meanwhile, Malaungi reportedly accepted Rp 1.8 billion from another suspect, Abdul Hamid, before funneling the funds to Didik. Previous investigations have already named Koko Erwin's wife and two children as suspects in the money laundering scheme, as police work to uncover the syndicate’s financial infrastructure.

(mg/inp/pr/rs)