Indonesia Reviews U.S. Overflight Clearance Request Amid Sovereignty Concerns
The Indonesian government is currently reviewing a U.S. request for overflight clearance to protect national sovereignty. Read the latest diplomatic update here.
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Defense
Criminal
Metro Jaya Police Probe Sexual Violence Allegation at a South Jakarta University
Metro Jaya Police are investigating a sexual violence case involving a university lecturer in South Jakarta. Read more for the latest updates on the legal proceedings.
Criminal
INP Raid Illegal "Whip Pink" Nitrous Oxide Factory in North Jakarta
Indonesian Police has shut down an illegal "Whip Pink" nitrous oxide factory in North Jakarta following reports of widespread abuse. Read more on the raid.
Economy
Minister Bahlil Pledges Secure and Affordable Energy Amid Global Tensions
Minister Bahlil Lahadalia guarantees affordable energy and outlines plans to cut imports via B50 biodiesel and refinery upgrades. Read the full report.
Criminal
Etomidate Trafficking Arrested by Police in Pekanbaru
The Indonesian National Police (INP)'s Narcotics Investigation Directorate arrested a man named Asiong for distributing Etomidate in Riau.
Criminal
Police to Act Firm in Investigating the Assault of NS at NCO’s Dormitory
The Riau Islands Regional Police Chief, Inspector General Asep Safrudin, confirmed that the handling of the alleged assault case involving a police officer with the initials NS is being carried out without compromise.
National
INP Explains the Technical of Hajj Task Force in Enforcing the Law
The Head of the Public Relations Division of the Indonesian National Police, Inspector General Jhonny Eddizon Isir, explained the duties of the newly formed Hajj Task Force.
Criminal
Police to Investigate the Finding of 23 Cocaine Packages on the Coast of Pasir Putih Kahuripan Beach
Sumenep Sub-regional Police, East Java, are investigating the discovery of 23 packages of suspected cocaine, weighing a total of approximately 27.83 kilograms, on the coast of Pasir Putih Kahuripan Beach, Giligenting District, on April 13, 2026.
Criminal
Illegal Thrifting of Clothes Thwarted by Police in East Nusa Tenggara
The Special Criminal Investigation Directorate of the East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Regional Police has once again demonstrated its commitment to eradicating illegal practices in the border area.
Criminal
Police Named the Suspect in the Assault at NCO’s Dormitory in Riau Islands
The Riau Islands Regional Police have named a non-commissioned officer (NCO), AS, as a suspect in an alleged assault case involving a fellow police officer at the NCO's dormitory, resulting in the death of one of the victims.
Criminal
26 Crimes Solved in North Jakarta from Januari to April
The North Jakarta Sub-regional Metro Police arrested 26 criminals who committed various crimes in their jurisdiction from January to April 2026.
Criminal
165 Drug Cases Uncovered by Police in Bangka Belitung from January to April
From early January to April 2026, the Bangka Belitung Regional Police successfully uncovered 165 cases of narcotics and dangerous drug abuse.
