inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Suspicions of an illegal gold trading network extending to Nganjuk prompted an investigative team from the Directorate of Economic and Special Crimes of the Indonesian National Police (INP)'s Criminal Investigation Agency to conduct a search of the Semar Gold Shop in Pasar Wage, Nganjuk, early Friday (February 20, 2026). 

The search was related to an investigation into alleged money laundering (TPPU) related to illegal gold mining (PETI).

Mulyadi, Pasar Wage Coordinator, witnessed the search and stated that the inspection lasted more than 16 hours. Investigators examined gold jewelry and the store's administrative documents.

"As far as I know, only the gold and the bookkeeping administration books were examined," said Mulyadi.

The Semar Gold Shop has been operating since 1976 and is owned by a husband and wife from Surabaya. The owners are rarely in Nganjuk, only visiting every 2-3 months. Four store employees were questioned, and all the gold was secured as evidence.

Investigators carried two boxes of evidence under tight security. In addition to the gold shop, a luxury home on Diponegoro Street was also searched for alleged links to an illegal gold distribution network.

The police will continue investigating this case to trace the flow of gold and financial transactions connected to illegal mining practices.

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