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.
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Criminal
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.
Criminal
Illegal Tin Block Processing Storage Facility Raided by Police, Several People Arrested
The Bangka Belitung Regional Police's Special Criminal Investigation Directorate raided an illegal tin block processing and tin sand storage facility in West Bangka Regency.
Criminal
Seven Suspects Named in the Illegal Tin Sand Mining in Bangka Belitung
The Directorate of Specific Crimes of the Indonesian National Police (INP)'s has named seven suspects in a case of alleged illegal mining and tin sand smuggling from the Bangka Belitung Islands to Malaysia.
Criminal
Two Excavators Seized by the Authority in Act Against Illegal Gold Mining
The North Sumatra Regional Police have seized two excavators suspected of being used for illegal gold mining in Mandailing Natal Regency.
National
Police Uncovers the Smuggling and Illegal Mining of Tin Sand in Bangka Belitung
The Indonesian National Police (INP) reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the nation's natural resources.
