Former Trade Minister Tom Lembong Sentenced to 4.5 Years in Sugar Graft Case
Former minister Tom Lembong sentenced to 4.5 years in Indonesia's sugar import corruption scandal. Find out how the court ruled and what it means.
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Police Arrest a Pastor for Molesting Three Minors in Blitar
The East Java Regional Police have arrested a pastor with the initials DKBH (67 years old) from Sukorejo, Blitar City, who is suspected of sexually abusing three minors from 2022 to 2024.
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Central Sulawesi Regional Police Successfully Uncovered 375 Drug Cases
The Central Sulawesi Regional Police recorded 375 drugs crime cases between January and July 2025.
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Police Destroys 23 Kilograms of Drugs Confiscated from Eight Cases in West Kalimantan
The West Kalimantan Regional Police have successfully destroyed narcotics evidence from eight major cases uncovered in the past few months.
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Police Arrest Another International Baby Trafficking Suspect
The number of perpetrators in the international human trafficking (TPPO) syndicate selling babies from Indonesia to Singapore has increased by one.
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Indonesia Respects France's Decision on Serge Atlaoui's Conditional Release
Indonesia affirms respect for France’s conditional release of Serge Atlaoui, a convicted drug offender repatriated under humanitarian grounds. Read the update.
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Damai Cartenz Task Force Arrests Suspected Ammunition Smugglers
Indonesian task force arrests two men for allegedly smuggling ammunition to Papuan armed group. Authorities intensify maritime surveillance. Read the full report.
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Bali Police Rules Out Drug Gang Link in Australian Tourist Shooting Case
Bali police dismiss drug cartel links in the shooting of two Australian nationals in Badung. Read full updates on the investigation and official police statements.
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Illegal Coal Mining in IKN Region Causes $350M State Loss
Indonesian police uncover illegal coal mining in IKN causing $350M in losses. Read more about forged documents and Singapore-linked shipments investigation.
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Police Uncovers Baby Trafficking Ring Linked to Document Forgery to SIngapore
West Java Police foil baby trafficking syndicate supplying infants to Singapore using fake IDs. Forged documents and civil registry fraud uncovered. Read more.
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Indonesia and India Identified as Strategic Targets by Global Drug Syndicates: BNN
Indonesia and India identified as prime targets for international drug trafficking due to their geography and population. Read the full report on BNN’s strategic response.
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Police Probe Baby Trafficking Syndicate Involving 12 Suspects, Singapore as Destination
Indonesian police arrest 12 suspects in baby trafficking case to Singapore, uncovering a transnational criminal ring. Read more for details on how the operation worked.
