# legal cases

Latest news group about legal cases.

Attorney General Proposes Successor to Suspended Graft Prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah

Attorney General Burhanuddin has nominated senior prosecutor Kuntadi to replace corruption suspect Febrie Adriansyah.
News Jul 15, 2026 | 2:06 pm

Indonesia, China Repatriate Four Fugitives in Joint Police Operation

Indonesia returned three Chinese fugitives who had fled to Indonesia, while Chinese authorities repatriated one Indonesian fugitive.
News Jul 14, 2026 | 11:17 pm

Australian Detainee Found Dead at Bali Immigration Facility

An Australian man died while awaiting deportation at an immigration detention facility in Bali, with the cause under investigation.
News Jul 12, 2026 | 6:49 pm

Yusril Says LGBTQ Orientation Is Not a Criminal Offense in Indonesia

Indonesia does not criminalize sexual orientation, a senior minister said, following debate over a 2025 defense policy regulation.
News Jul 9, 2026 | 10:08 pm

Indonesia Deports 92 Chinese Nationals, Imposes Lifetime Entry Ban

The operation was conducted at the formal request of the Chinese government, which sent a special escort team to accompany the deportees.
News Jul 6, 2026 | 4:52 am

Chinese-Owned Steel Mill Generated $557 Million in Sales but Paid Less Than $1.1 Million in Taxes: Purbaya

The government is investigating a Chinese-owned steel mill after authorities found a large gap between its reported sales and tax payments.
Business Jun 25, 2026 | 9:32 pm

Government Prepares Redeployment Plan for Sultan Hotel Workers

The Sultan Hotel remains operational while authorities verify staff ahead of the site's redevelopment.
News Jun 24, 2026 | 9:29 pm

Government Plans to Demolish Sultan Hotel and Build New Landmark in Jakarta

Indonesia plans to replace the former Sultan Hotel with a new landmark district designed as a world-class economic and tourism hub.
News Jun 23, 2026 | 8:17 am

Former Minister, Social Media Activist Arrested in Jokowi Diploma Defamation Case

Roy Suryo and Tifauzia Tyassuma were arrested for accusing the former president of using a fake university diploma to run for president.
News Jun 19, 2026 | 4:35 pm

Government Seizes Landmark Jakarta Hotel in Dispute With Sutowo Family

The court-ordered repossession covers the 13.7-hectare property in Senayan, the hotel’s more than 1,000 rooms, and 250 apartment units.
News Jun 19, 2026 | 8:06 am

Police Detain 69 People During Sultan Hotel Eviction Operation in Jakarta

Police said 27 security personnel and two civilians were injured after being struck by objects thrown by demonstrators.
News Jun 18, 2026 | 4:50 pm

State Reclaims Sultan Hotel Property, Promises Benefits for the Public

The government has not yet announced specific plans for the future use of the reclaimed property.
News Jun 18, 2026 | 12:06 pm

Clashes Erupt as Authorities Move to Seize Jakarta’s Sultan Hotel

Clashes broke out in Jakarta as authorities sought to reclaim the Sultan Hotel following a court ruling favoring the state.
News Jun 18, 2026 | 10:46 am

Tiffany & Co Distributor Pledges to Resolve Customs Issues by June 26

The Indonesian distributor says it will complete all outstanding customs obligations by June 26 amid scrutiny linked to its jewelry imports.
Business Jun 14, 2026 | 1:17 pm

Tiffany & Co. Store Remains Under Customs Watch Despite Reopening

Customs officers remain stationed at Tiffany & Co.'s Plaza Indonesia store despite the Finance Minister allowing operations to resume.
Business Jun 9, 2026 | 1:35 pm

Indonesia Moves Closer to Extraditing e-KTP Fugitive Paulus Tannos After Singapore Court Ruling

Efforts to extradite fugitive e-KTP corruption suspect Paulus Tannos gained momentum after a Singapore court rejected his challenge.
News Jun 5, 2026 | 1:08 pm

Indonesian Prosecutors Probe Suspected Export Manipulation in Palm Oil Sector

Indonesia is investigating alleged transfer pricing and under-invoicing by major palm oil exporters amid tighter export controls.
Business May 26, 2026 | 11:18 am

Parties Can Be Barred from Elections If Women's Representation Falls Below 30%

The Constitutional Court ruled parties can be disqualified if female candidate representation falls below 30%.
News May 25, 2026 | 8:42 pm

Indonesia Considers Legal Action After Nine Citizens Reportedly Detained by Israel

Indonesia is considering legal measures after nine citizens were reportedly detained by Israeli forces during a Gaza-bound aid mission.
News May 19, 2026 | 2:17 am