Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Indonesian National Police (INP) Criminal Investigation Agency have uncovered an illegal cosmetics operation in Cirebon, West Java, producing mercury-laced products and selling them through TikTok. 

Four suspects were detained in the raid

“Investigators received information about unlicensed pharmaceutical products containing mercury,” said Brigadier General Eko Hadi Santoso, the Director of Narcotics Crime, on Wednesday (20/5/2026), as cited by antaranews.com.

Those arrested include SA, the owner of Lou Glow, and NS, the owner of Lavia Skincare, along with two employees. Suspect NS admitted running the illegal business since 2024, earning about Rp 50 million monthly, while suspect SA began in 2025 with sales averaging Rp 21 million. Products were marketed via TikTok accounts including Lavia Skincare and Lou Glow.

Police seized raw materials, creams, toner, serum, soap, and packaging equipment. The suspects face charges under the Health Law. Investigators are continuing examinations to determine formal charges.

(mg/inp/pr/rs)