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Indonesia Probes Palm Oil Giants Over Alleged CPO Export Manipulation and Under-Invoicing

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Indonesian law enforcement authorities have intensified their scrutiny of the palm oil sector, focusing on allegations of financial irregularities involving export practices. The Bareskrim Polri (Criminal Investigation Agency of the Indonesian National Police) has conducted investigative actions targeting the offices of PT Musim Mas (MMS), a significant player in the domestic and international palm oil … Read more

Pati Islamic Boarding School Rape Scandal: Founder Arrested as Kemenag Pushes New Regulations

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Indonesian Islamic Boarding School Founder Arrested in Alleged Sexual Assault Case Against Female Student By Jonathan Reed, Editor, News | World Today Journal May 7, 2026 | Updated: 14:30 GMT A prominent founder of an Islamic boarding school (ponpes) in Indonesia has been arrested following allegations of sexual assault against a female student, marking a … Read more

Jakarta Acid Attack: Police Reveal Suspects’ Escape Route & Clothing Change | KontraS Activist Case

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Jakarta, Indonesia – Indonesian authorities are pursuing multiple leads in the investigation of a brazen acid attack on Andrie Yunus, Deputy Coordinator of KontraS, a human rights organization. The attack, which occurred on Thursday evening, March 12th, 2026, has sparked widespread condemnation and raised concerns about the safety of human rights defenders in Indonesia. Police … Read more

YouTuber Bigmo & Resbob Named Suspects in Alleged Defamation of Azizah Salsha

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London, United Kingdom – Indonesian YouTubers Muhammad Jannah, known as Bigmo and Adimas Firdaus, alias Resbob, have been officially named as suspects in a defamation case brought by Nurul Azizah Rosiade, widely known as Azizah Salsha. The case stems from allegations made online that have led to a formal investigation by the Indonesian National Police’s … Read more

Daughter of Gus Dur & Student Leader Support Activists in Pati Court Ruling

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Gus Dur’s Daughter, Student Leader Back Pati Activists at Trial

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Pati, Indonesia – A recent court hearing in Pati, Central Java, drew attention not only for the verdict delivered but also for the high-profile figures who attended in a present of solidarity. On Thursday, March 5, 2026, Putri Inayah Wahid, daughter of former Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur), and Tiyo Adrianto, Chairman of the … Read more

Cahaya Trans Bus Crash: Director Named Suspect, Operated Illegally Since 2022

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Bus Operator Faces Criminal Charges Following Deadly Highway Crash in Indonesia Semarang, Indonesia – The director of PT Cahaya Wisata Transportasi, Ahmad Warsito, has been named a suspect in connection with a devastating bus crash on December 22, 2025, that claimed the lives of 16 passengers on the Krapyak Toll Road in Semarang, Central Java. … Read more

The Ice Cream Man Myth: Why the Old Tale of Punishment Isn’t True

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Analysis of Source Material The article reports on a situation involving a conventional ice seller (“pedagang es kue jadul”) in Jakarta, named Suderajat, who was initially suspected of using sponges in his ice. The core of ⁢the story shifted during examination to focus⁢ on allegations of mistreatment by the local community policing officer (Bhabinkamtibmas). The … Read more

Indonesia Police Chief Announces Major Regional Police Chief Appointments

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“`html Polri Announces Major Rotation of High-Ranking Officers Jakarta – Indonesia’s National ‍Police (Polri) has announced a significant reshuffle of ⁤senior and mid-ranking officers, ⁣including ⁣several regional police chiefs.The changes are aimed at bolstering security and improving⁣ operational effectiveness across‍ the archipelago. The rotation ⁤is detailed in Telegram Number ⁤ST/99/I/KEP./2026, dated January 15, 2026. ⁢Key … Read more

Jakarta Police Receive Restorative Justice Request in Jokowi Diploma Case

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SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Jakarta – Authorities are currently ⁣reviewing a request for ⁤ restorative justice in a case involving allegations of ⁤a forged diploma attributed to former Indonesian President Joko⁢ Widodo. The request, ⁣submitted concerning accusations ‍leveled by Eggie ⁣Sudjana and Damai Hari Lubis, is still under consideration as of January 12, … Read more

Richard Lee: 73 Questions & Late-Night Interrogation Details

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The ongoing legal dispute between prominent figures in the Indonesian medical community, Dr. Richard Lee and Dr.⁣ Samira Farahnaz, known as Dokter Detektif (Doktif), has taken a new turn with both individuals now facing criminal charges. This complex case, unfolding as early 2025, highlights the challenges of navigating professional disagreements and the⁣ potential for escalation … Read more