# legal cases

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Public Complaints Push Police to Suspend Siren, Strobe Use

Public unrest over misuse of sirens and strobes prompts House and police to push stricter enforcement and reforms.
News Sep 22, 2025 | 9:53 am

Jakarta Court Rejects Rp 74.5 Billion Debt Settlement Suit Against Asiana Senopati

The lawsuit was filed on August 12 by Muhammad Marzuki, who sold land in South Jakarta’s upscale Senopati area to Asiana.
News Sep 18, 2025 | 11:51 am

Forestry Minister Clarifies Domino Game With Man Once Accused of Illegal Logging

The image, widely circulated on social media, drew criticism from the public, with many questioning the ministers’ choice of company.
News Sep 7, 2025 | 11:21 pm

Celebrity Lawyer Hotman Paris Calls on President to Free Ex-Education Minister Nadiem

Hotman claimed he needed only “10 minutes” to prove Nadiem’s innocence before President Prabowo.
News Sep 5, 2025 | 1:24 pm

Border Clash Highlights Decades-Old Rift Between Indonesian and Timor-Leste Communities

The contested fence construction could seize up to 12.5 hectares of Indonesian villagers’ farmland if the 2005 agreement is enforced.
News Aug 26, 2025 | 11:34 pm

Prosecutors Place Indonesian Oil Magnate Riza Chalid on Wanted List

While launching a manhunt for the high-profile suspect, prosecutors have already begun seizing Riza’s assets.
News Aug 22, 2025 | 3:06 pm

Five Acehnese Fishermen to Be Released from Thai Detention

Thailand will free five of 18 Acehnese fishermen detained for illegal fishing, amid recurring cross-border arrests in the region.
News Aug 20, 2025 | 11:30 pm

Agnez Mo Wins Supreme Court Battle Over Song Copyright

Indonesia’s Supreme Court overturned a lower court’s ruling that found Agnez Mo guilty of copyright infringement over the song “Bilang Saja.
Lifestyle Aug 14, 2025 | 3:14 pm

NGO Alleges Military Abducted Detachment 88 Officer at Businessman’s Request

According to IPW, 1st Brigadier F was seized by members of the Indonesian Military’s Strategic Intelligence Agency (Bais) on July 25.
News Aug 14, 2025 | 7:36 am

Islamic Shariah Court in Aceh Sentences 2 Men to Public Caning over Sexual Acts

It was the 5th time that Aceh has sentenced people to public caning for homosexuality since the Islamic law was implemented in 2015.
News Aug 11, 2025 | 4:34 pm

Indonesian Noodle Chain Settles $135,000 Music Royalty, Others Remain Wary

Mie Gacoan pays Rp 2.2b to settle music royalty dispute, but hotels and cafés warn the law’s costs and rules remain burdensome.
Lifestyle Aug 9, 2025 | 10:23 am

Immigration Probes Alleged Former Israeli Military Members Running Luxury Villas in Bali

Indonesia is investigating two Israeli nationals, allegedly ex-IDF, for managing luxury villas in Bali under questionable immigration status
News Aug 7, 2025 | 11:00 am

Thomas Lembong Walks Free, Co-Defendants Still Face Trial

Thomas Lembong’s release sparks debate over equal treatment in a corruption case.
News Aug 5, 2025 | 9:20 pm

Restaurants, Cafes Ditch Indonesian Music to Dodge Royalty Fees

Fearing royalty obligations, many businesses have stopped playing Indonesian music as the government tightens enforcement of copyright rules
Lifestyle Aug 5, 2025 | 10:06 am

Jakarta Governor Signals Possible Recall of Government Rice Products Amid Fraud Probe

His remarks came after police named Food Station CEO Karyawan Gunarso and two company officials as suspects.
News Aug 4, 2025 | 12:28 pm

President Prabowo Grants Pardons to Thomas Lembong and Hasto Kristiyanto

Justice Minister Supratman said the primary motivation is the preservation of national unity.
News Aug 1, 2025 | 10:01 am

Parliament Approves New Bills to Form 10 New Regions in Indonesia

10 Draft Laws on the establishment of regencies/cities in three provinces of Indonesia during the first-level discussion.
News Jul 23, 2025 | 4:22 pm

More Than Half a Million Social Assistance Recipients Suspected of Online Gambling

The agency recorded approximately 7.5 million online gambling transactions with deposits totaling nearly Rp 1 trillion.
News Jul 7, 2025 | 11:06 am

Gov’t Investigates Foreign Site Over Anambas Island Sale

Indonesia investigates a foreign website that listed four Anambas islands for sale, raising alarm over sovereignty and legal violations.
News Jun 25, 2025 | 2:01 pm