# crime

Chinese Man Detained at Bali Airport with 10.4 Kg of Gold Strapped to His Body

Bali customs detained a Chinese national after finding 10.4 kg of gold worth Rp 26 billion allegedly strapped to his body.
News Sep 9, 2026 | 5:55 pm

93% of Fortified Rice Samples Fail Lab Tests, Indonesia Food Agency Says

Indonesia's food agency says 93% of tested fortified rice samples failed to meet requirements, raising concerns over consumer claims.
News Sep 3, 2026 | 3:09 pm

Police Bust Fake Driver’s License Operation in Sukabumi

Police arrested a Sukabumi man accused of producing and selling fake driver’s licenses using equipment found at his home.
News Aug 31, 2026 | 8:37 am

Jakarta Police Investigate Death of Man During Thursday Protest Clash

Jakarta police are investigating the death of Bambang Setiawan, the sole reported fatality from Thursday’s protest unrest.
News Aug 29, 2026 | 3:36 pm

Jakarta Police Name 48 Suspects Over Parliament Protest Unrest

Jakarta police name 48 suspects over violence and vandalism during a protest near parliament, including three accused of carrying weapons.
News Aug 29, 2026 | 10:55 am

Police Identify Dubai, Hong Kong Links in Suspected Illegal Gold Network

Police have identified two groups suspected of illegally exporting gold to Dubai and Hong Kong.
News Aug 28, 2026 | 7:23 pm

Jakarta Returns to Normal After Overnight Unrest Near Parliament

Jakarta resumed normal activities Friday after a protest near parliament escalated into clashes, arson and vandalism.
News Aug 28, 2026 | 4:58 pm

Police Detain Dozens Suspected of Planning Unrest Ahead of Jakarta Protest

Jakarta police detained dozens of people and seized flammable liquids and weapons ahead of Thursday’s parliament rally.
News Aug 27, 2026 | 10:40 am

Indonesian Police Arrest Suspect over THC-Laced Candy Shipped from UK

Indonesian police arrested a suspect after seizing THC-laced candy allegedly ordered online and shipped from the UK to Malang.
News Aug 26, 2026 | 11:11 am

Prabowo: Companies behind Land Fires Will Lose Their Business Licenses

Prabowo ordered authorities to investigate corporate land burning and revoke business licenses of companies found responsible.
News Aug 24, 2026 | 6:33 pm

British Tourist Dies after Alleged Assault by Four Australians in Bali

A British tourist died after an alleged assault by four Australians in Bali, but police have yet to establish his cause of death.
News Aug 23, 2026 | 11:45 am

Bali Immigration Searches for Two Israeli-Born Foreigners After Viral Gym Incident

Bali immigration authorities are searching for two Israeli-born men holding Bulgarian and Romanian passports over a viral gym incident.
News Aug 21, 2026 | 9:52 pm

Indonesia Intercepts Tanzania-Flagged Ship Carrying 2.6 Tons of Liquid Meth

Indonesian authorities seized 2.6 tons of liquid meth from a Tanzania-flagged vessel carrying 10 Myanmar crew members.
News Aug 19, 2026 | 1:34 am

Two Indian Nationals Arrested in Indonesia over Suspected Illegal Gold Smuggling

Police arrested two Indian nationals while investigating a suspected network processing illegally mined gold for smuggling overseas.
News Aug 16, 2026 | 7:29 pm

Prabowo Wants Ad Hoc Court for Problematic State Firm Bosses

Prabowo also wants to roll out amnesties for problematic SOE leadership that has already “repented”.
News Aug 14, 2026 | 2:33 pm

Indonesia Customs Foil Two Attempts to Smuggle $3.5 Million of Gold Overseas

Indonesia Customs seize 23.8 kg of gold worth $3.5 million in two suspected smuggling attempts at Jakarta's main airport.
News Aug 13, 2026 | 8:22 pm

Jakarta School Moves Classes Online After Nearly 1,000 Weapons Found

A Jakarta school is moving classes online for a week as police investigate nearly 1,000 airsoft guns and other weapons found on campus.
News Aug 10, 2026 | 4:39 am

Indonesia Seizes 1.3 Tons of Ketamine Worth Millions in Major Bust

Authorities received intelligence in February that the MV King Sun was sailing east from Thailand towards Indonesia with "suspicious" cargo.
News Aug 9, 2026 | 4:41 pm

Two Indian Nationals Arrested in Bali With 10.3 Kg of Cannabis From Thailand

Two Indian nationals are arrested in Bali with 10.3 kilograms of cannabis allegedly smuggled from Thailand in food-like packages.
News Aug 8, 2026 | 7:51 pm