INP Arrests Family of Drug Lord “Koko” Erwin for Money Laundering
Indonesian Police has arrested the wife and children of drug lord Koko Erwin in West Nusa Tenggara for money laundering. Authorities seized houses and vehicles. Read more.
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Dumai Police Prevent Illegal Smuggling of 68 People to Malaysia
Dumai Police foiled an attempt to smuggle 61 Indonesians and 7 foreign nationals to Malaysia. Two suspects were arrested in Riau. Read the full report.
Economy
Indonesia Secures 150 Million Barrels of Discounted Russian Oil: Hasyim Djojohadikusumo
Indonesia secures a 150-million-barrel oil deal with Russia at special prices to bolster energy security amid global tensions. Read the full report here.
Sports
Jakarta Popsivo Polwan Wins Third Place in Proliga 2026
Jakarta Popsivo Polwan secured third place in Proliga 2026 after a thrilling five-set victory over Jakarta Electric PLN. Read the full match highlights.
Criminal
Southwest Papua Police Hunt 7 Fugitives for Murder of Marines
Police identify seven suspects in the premeditated murder of two Marines in Maybrat, West Papua Southwest. Authorities are pursuing the fugitives. Read more.
Criminal
Batam Immigration Detains 29 Chinese Citizens for Visa Misuse at Construction Site
Batam Immigration officers detained 29 Chinese nationals for working illegally at a luxury apartment project. Read about the visa violation sweep here.
International
Minister Sugiono Rejects Malacca Strait Tariffs Citing International Maritime Law Compliance
Foreign Minister Sugiono confirms Indonesia will not impose tariffs in the Malacca Strait, upholding UNCLOS and global freedom of navigation. Read more here.
Economy
Indonesian Rupiah Drops to Rp17,304 as US-Iran Diplomacy Fails
The Rupiah fell to Rp 17,304 per US Dollar following failed US-Iran negotiations and rising oil prices. Read about the impact on Indonesia’s national budget.
Criminal
Police Successfully Identify the Thieves who Steal from a German Citizen in Sawah Besar
The Central Jakarta Sub-regional Metro Police arrested a suspect in a cell phone snatching incident involving a foreign national in the Sawah Besar area of Central Jakarta.
Criminal
Two Cocaine Trafficker Arrested by Police in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta
The Sub-Directorate 3 team from the Jakarta Regional Metropolitan Police Narcotics Criminal Investigation Directorate has disrupted the trafficking of cocaine, confiscating approximately 80 grams of evidence.
Criminal
INP Successfully Crackdown International Phishing Tools Market, Two Suspects Arrested
The Indonesian National Police (INP) Cyber Crime Directorate has uncovered an international network selling phishing tools used to support cybercrime activities involving illegal access.
Criminal
Meth Drug Dealer Busted, 2,068 Meth Confiscated as Evidence
The Bangka Belitung Regional Police Narcotics Criminal Investigation Directorate successfully uncovered a narcotics trafficking case by arresting a man identified as RM, also known as Obi, on Tuesday (4/21/2026).
