KPK Arrests Customs and Tax Officials in Sting Operations
KPK seizes gold and billions in cash following sting operations on Customs and Tax officials. Learn about the latest corruption crackdown in Indonesia.
Tag 'Customs Office'
Criminal
Economy
Finance Minister Purbaya to Replace Customs Officials at 5 Major Ports
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa announces a major Customs reshuffle at 5 ports including Tanjung Priok and Batam. Read about the push for institutional integrity.
Economy
Finance Minister Gives Customs One Year to Improve Performance and Reputation
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has given Customs and Excise a one-year deadline to reform its performance and public reputation, warning of restructuring risks and layoffs if the institution fails.
National
Customs Seizes 2.4 Million Illegal Cigarettes in Bali
Bali Customs seizes 2.4 million illegal cigarettes and thousands of liters of alcohol in 2025, preventing Rp44.16 billion in state losses. Learn more.
National
State Owned Asset Destroyed as Part of Customs and Excise Enforcement
Aceh Regional Police Chief Inspector General Dr. Achmad Kartiko attended the destruction of state-owned assets (BMN) resulting from customs and excise enforcement actions, which took place at the Aceh Regional Office of the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Criminal
Soekarno-Hatta Customs Busts Drug Syndicate Involving Five Foreigners
Indonesia busts drug ring at Soekarno-Hatta Airport involving suspects from five countries. Meth and MDMA smuggled via books, candy tins, and motor parts.
Economy
Customs Targets Task Force to Combat Illegal Cigarettes by Year-End
Indonesia’s Customs to launch anti-illegal cigarette task force by year-end. Find out how this move aims to boost revenue and strengthen law enforcement.
National
Makassar Customs Seizes Over 500,000 Illegal Cigarettes in Coordinated Operation
Makassar Customs and Excise Office has intercepted 505,162 illegal cigarettes during Operation Gurita across five South Sulawesi districts between April and June 2025. Learn more.
National
Indonesia Waives Import Duties for Returning Hajj Pilgrims Starting June 6
The Directorate General of Customs and Excise will exempt import duties on personal belongings brought back by Hajj pilgrims starting 6 June 2025. Read more.
National
Jakarta Military Clarifies Letter to Soekarno-Hatta Customs Regarding Passenger’s Belongings
The Jakarta Military Command addressed public concerns about an official letter sent by Central Jakarta military command to Soekarno-Hatta Airport Customs. Read more.
National
Customs Chief to Involve TNI-INP to Curb Smuggling
Newly-inaugurated Director General of Customs Djaka Budi Utama will involve the Indonesian Military and the Indonesian National Police to close revenue gaps caused by illegal trade through unregulated ports. Read more.
Criminal
Soekarno-Hatta Customs Foils International Drug Smuggling
Soekarno-Hatta Customs Office, in coordination with local law enforcement, has foiled multiple attempts to smuggle narcotics into Indonesia between January and February 2025. Read more.
