A fatal duel between two teenagers in Cilincing, North Jakarta, has resulted in the death of a junior high school student following an altercation that reportedly began with a verbal dispute over a woman. Law enforcement officials confirmed that the incident, which occurred in a public space, involved the use of a sharp weapon, leading … Read more
Indonesian television personality Ruben Onsu has publicly requested that his former spouse, Sarwendah Tan, strictly adhere to court-mandated arrangements regarding child custody and post-marital obligations. This development follows the formal dissolution of their marriage, as the former couple navigates the legal complexities of co-parenting and financial responsibilities in the South Jakarta District Court. According to … Read more
Ibrahim Arief, a former consultant for Indonesia’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbudristek), has been sentenced to four years in prison for his involvement in a corruption scandal concerning the procurement of Chromebooks and Chrome Device Management (CDM) systems. The verdict, delivered on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, by the Central Jakarta Corruption Court, … Read more
A false fire report that prompted an emergency response from Semarang’s fire department has led to police involvement after authorities determined it was a deliberate act by an online loan debt collector. The incident, which occurred on April 23, 2026, saw firefighters dispatched to a location on Jalan WR Supratman in Semarang Barat following a … Read more
Indonesian authorities have arrested the wife and two children of suspected drug kingpin Ko Erwin in a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking networks. The operation, conducted by the Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) of the Indonesian National Police, took place in Jakarta and resulted in the detention of family members linked to the alleged syndicate. According … Read more
Following a decisive ruling by Indonesia’s Supreme Court, Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has taken concrete steps to rebrand its premium sub-brand Denza in the Indonesian market. The court rejected BYD’s cassation appeal in a trademark dispute, confirming that ownership of the Denza trademark had transferred to a local entity, PT Raden Reza Adi. This … Read more
The Constitutional Court of Indonesia (Mahkamah Konstitusi) has declined to accept a legal challenge filed by Delpedro regarding specific provisions in the modern Criminal Code (KUHP), specifically those concerning incitement and the spread of fake news. The court’s decision to reject the petition marks a significant moment in the ongoing legal debate over the balance … Read more
Jakarta – A high-ranking official in Indonesia’s Ministry of Human Rights, Ernie Nurheyanti M. Toelle, has filed a lawsuit against Minister of Human Rights Natalius Pigai at the Jakarta State Administrative Court (PTUN). The legal challenge stems from a recent reassignment that Ms. Toelle alleges was procedurally flawed and detrimental to her career. The dispute … Read more
Seoul, South Korea – The legal battle between former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin and entertainment giant HYBE continues to unfold, with recent court filings revealing private messages exchanged between Min and BTS member V, likewise known as Kim Taehyung. The messages, submitted as evidence in the ongoing dispute, have sparked public interest and raised questions … Read more
Sofia, Bulgaria – The British monarchy is facing renewed scrutiny following the arrest of Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest, which occurred on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, has prompted a statement from King Charles III affirming his support for the … Read more