Police Coordinates with Immigration Authorities following Bribery Allegations in Batam
Allegations of extortion involving certain immigration officers in Batam have attracted the attention of law enforcement officials.
Tag 'Riau Islands Regional Police'
Criminal
National
Monitoring the Return Flow of Free Eid Homecoming Program, 142 People Heads Home from Batam
The Riau Islands Regional Police, through its Operations Bureau, monitored the return flow of the 2026 free Eid homecoming program at the Bintang 99 Terminal in Batam on Thursday (March 26, 2026).
National
Operation Ketupat Seligi 2026 Officially Over, Situation in Riau Islands during Eid Remain Safe
The Operation Ketupat Seligi 2026 in Riau Islands has officially concluded. The operation, run by Riau Islands Regional Police which ran from March 13 to 25, 2026, proceeded safely, orderly, and conducively, providing a sense of security and comfort to the community.
National
Riau Islands Transportation MInistry Sends 150 People for Free Homecoming Program
The Class II Tanjung Uban Sea and Coast Guard Unit, Bintan, Riau Islands, operated the State Ship (KN Sarotama) to transport 150 people from Batam on a free homecoming trip to Kuala Tungkal, Jambi, to celebrate Eid al-Fitr.
Criminal
Ferry Ship Ticket Scalpers Arrested by Police in Riau Islands
The Riau Islands Regional Police have uncovered a fraudulent ticket scalping case involving PT Pelni ships that has caused public concern.
National
Operation Ketupat Seligi Presents Best Service at Batam Center Integrated Post
The Riau Islands Regional Police are optimizing services at the Batam Center Service Post and the Batam Center Integrated Post.
National
Police Held Affordable Food Movement for People in Riau Islands Regional
The Riau Islands Regional Police also held the Affordable Food Movement (GPM), which was implemented simultaneously nationwide.
Criminal
Riau Islands Regional Police Uncovers Illegal Land Usage in Rempang Island
The General Criminal Investigation Directorate of Riau Island Regional Police uncovers a land criminal action committed by a perpetrator with the initials of BY (62), an entrepreneur who is also the Executive Director of PT AE.
National
Riau Islands Police Foil Illegal Trafficking of 17 Migrant Workers to Malaysia
Riau Islands Police rescue 17 illegal migrant workers in Batam and arrest a harborer involved in a Malaysian smuggling ring. Read the full police report.
Criminal
Riau Islands Police Name Three Suspects in Human Trafficking Case After Migrant Worker Boat Sinks
Riau Islands Police arrest three human trafficking suspects after a PMI boat sank near Batam, killing one and rescuing six. Full details here.
Sports
Riau Islands Police Officer Wins Multiple Medals at International Bodybuilding Championship
Read how a Riau Islands Police officer won medals at an international bodybuilding championship and brought pride to the Indonesian National Police (INP).
Criminal
Police Destroys Drug Evidence from July-September Cases in Riau Islands
The Riau Islands Regional Police Drugs Criminal Investigation Directorate destroys the narcotics evidence
