Banten Regional Police Uncovers Six Illegal Mining Activities in a Month
The Banten Regional Police Special Criminal Investigation Directorate successfully uncovered illegal mining and misuse of subsidized fuel in several areas in Banten.
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Criminal
Criminal
Seven Cases of Illegal Mining Uncovered in Three Months in Banten
The Banten Regional Police uncovered seven cases of illegal mining in its jurisdiction between June and August 2026, naming six individuals as suspects.
Criminal
Police Thwarts the Smuggling of 28 Tons of Tin Sand Bound for Malaysia
The Directorate of Certain Crimes at the Indonesian National Police (INP) Criminal Investigation Agency foiled an attempt to smuggle 28 tons of tin bound for Malaysia in Gantung Village, Gantung District, East Belitung Regency, Bangka Belitung Islands.
Criminal
26 Suspects Named in the Illegal Gold Mining Case in Botak Mountain, Maluku
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) and the Indonesian National Police (INP) have named 26 people as suspects in an alleged illegal mining case in Botak Mountain, Buru Regency, Maluku.
Criminal
Indonesia Charges Four Foreigners in Illegal Mining Case
Indonesia’s Forestry Ministry names four Chinese miners as suspects in illegal gold mining in Nabire, Papua. Read the full report here.
National
Military Discovers Firearms at Home of Chinese Citizens Linked to Illegal Mining in Nabire, Papua
Indonesian Military (TNI) soldiers two illegal firearms at a house rented by seven Chinese nationals in Nabire, Papua, during an illegal mining investigation. Learn more.
Criminal
Two New Suspects Named in the Unlicensed Gold Processing and Distribution Network
The Directorate of Special Economic Crimes of the Indonesian National Police (INP) Criminal Investigation Agency is expanding its investigation into an illegal mining case involving an unlicensed gold processing and distribution network.
Criminal
Three Perpetrators of Illegal Gold Miners in East Sumba Arrested by Authority
The East Sumba Sub-regional Police demonstrated their commitment in protecting nature and cracking down on illegal activities in protected forest areas.
Criminal
Seven Suspects of Illegal Gold Miners Arrested in Banten
The Banten Regional Police have uncovered a criminal case of illegal mining committed by seven suspects. The suspects carried out the illegal mining activities at several locations in Lebak Regency.
Criminal
Police Successfully Busted 29 Cases of Illegal Gold Mining in Riau
The Riau Regional Police have uncovered 29 cases of illegal gold mining from January to April 2026 in the jurisdiction of the Kuantan Singingi Sub-regional Police.
Criminal
Riau Regional Police Act Against a Total of 1,167 Illegal Gold Mining Activities in the Province
The Riau Regional Police have uncovered cases of illegal gold mining from January to April 2026.
National
President Prabowo Orders Immediate Review of Illegal Mining in Protected Forests
President Prabowo Subianto orders Minister Bahlil Lahadalia to evaluate and revoke illegal mining licenses in protected forests. Read the full executive directive here.
