Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Indonesian National Police (INP) are pursuing environmental crime and money laundering charges against alleged perpetrators of illegal logging linked to deadly flooding in North Sumatra, investigators said on Tuesday (16/12/2025).mes.

“We are applying environmental crime charges, money laundering, and will seek individual and corporate liability,” said Brigadier General Moh. Irhamni, the INP Criminal Investigation Agency’s Director of Certain Crimes, as quoted by antaranews.com.

Police are focusing on one company, identified as PT TBS, suspected of operating for about a year along river basins in South and Central Tapanuli. 

Investigators said no suspects have been named yet, as the process depends on further evidence. Prosecutors confirmed their readiness to support the case in court, emphasizing corporate responsibility for environmental recovery under the Environmental Law. 

Police previously identified logs at flood sites as originating from PT TBS and have questioned 16 witnesses as the investigation continues.

(mg/inp/pr/rs)