Severe Floods Submerge Aceh Tamiang Prison, Ministry Evacuates Inmates for Safety
Imipas evacuates inmates in Aceh Tamiang after floods reach the roof and sends aid to North Sumatra. Read the full report.
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National
Criminal
Gunung Sitoli Prison Back to Order After Riot, Warden Under Investigation
Gunung Sitoli Prison in North Sumatra returns to order after a riot sparked by an inmate abuse case. Warden faces investigation. Read the full report here.
Criminal
Actor Ammar Zoni Runs Prison Drug Ring Using Encrypted App: Officials
Indonesian actor Ammar Zoni accused of running a drug ring inside Salemba Prison using an encrypted app. Read full report on the case and official response.
National
Govt Moves 1,300 High-Risk Inmates to Notorious Nusakambangan Prison
Indonesia relocates 1,300 high-risk inmates to Nusakambangan Supermax Prison for tighter control and rehabilitation. Read the full report here.
Criminal
Inmates Spark Riot During Drug Raid at Muara Beliti Prison: Minister Agus Andrianto
A riot at the Muara Beliti Narcotics Prison in South Sumatra erupted Thursday morning (8/5/2025) after inmates resisted a raid for mobile phones and drugs. Read more,
National
President Prabowo Proposes Isolated Island Prison for Corruptors
President Prabowo Subianto has proposed building a high-security prison on a remote island to deter corruption. Learn more.
Criminal
Police Arrest 16 Escaped Prisoners in Southeast Aceh Regency, 36 Still on the Run
The Southeast Aceh Sub-regional Police secured the 16 inmates who escaped from Class IIB Kutacane Penitentiary, Southeast Aceh Regency.
National
INP, Immigration & Corrections Ministry Team Up to Tackle Drug Networks in Prisons
he Indonesian National Police and the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections are strengthening efforts to combat drug trafficking inside prisons. Learn more.
Criminal
48 High-Risk East Java Inmates Transferred to Nusakambangan Island
East Java authorities have transferred onThursday (14/11/2024) 48 high-risk inmates to the high-security prison in Nusakambangan Island, Central Java, to ensure stability within regional facilities.
