1,436 Police Personnel Deployed to Secure Jakarta Protests at Monas Today

1,436 Police Personnel Deployed to Secure Jakarta Protests at Monas Today

Jakarta – Indonesian authorities are preparing for planned demonstrations in the capital, Jakarta, with a significant police deployment to ensure public safety and order. The protests, scheduled for Friday, March 6, 2026, are expected to draw participants from various student groups and civil society organizations. Police have allocated 1,436 personnel to oversee the demonstrations, which … Read more

Polri Announces Major Personnel Changes: 54 Officers Affected

Polri Announces Major Personnel Changes: 54 Officers Affected

Jakarta – In a significant reshuffling of personnel, Indonesian National Police (Polri) Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has announced a series of transfers and appointments affecting 54 high-ranking and mid-ranking officers. The changes, formalized in a police telegram (ST/440/II/KEP./2026) issued on February 27, 2026, are intended to bolster organizational performance and ensure continued professionalism within … Read more

NTB Police Arrests Key Figure in Drug Trafficking Network Linked to “Ko Erwin”

NTB Police Arrests Key Figure in Drug Trafficking Network Linked to “Ko Erwin”

Mataram, Indonesia – Indonesian authorities have apprehended Ais Setiawati, a key figure in a major narcotics network led by Ko Erwin, in a coordinated operation with the National Police’s Criminal Investigation Unit (Bareskrim). The arrest, which took place on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), comes as part of a broader … Read more

Jakarta: Pria Pemukul Pegawai SPBU Ditetapkan Tersangka, Mengaku Jenderal Padahal Warga Sipil

Jakarta: Pria Pemukul Pegawai SPBU Ditetapkan Tersangka, Mengaku Jenderal Padahal Warga Sipil

Jakarta, Indonesia – A 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged following an assault on employees at a petrol station in Cipinang, East Jakarta, an incident that gained widespread attention after footage circulated online. The suspect, identified by initials JMH, allegedly attacked the station workers after being refused service due to discrepancies with the vehicle’s … Read more

Bima City Police Chief Replacement: Past Drug Allegations Resurface

Bima City Police Chief Replacement: Past Drug Allegations Resurface

Bima, Indonesia – The recent removal of AKBP Catur Erwin Setiawan from his position as Acting Chief of Police (Plh Kapolres) for Bima City has ignited scrutiny, resurfacing past allegations concerning his alleged past drug use. The swift change in leadership, just one week into AKBP Catur’s tenure, has prompted questions about the factors influencing … Read more

Polri Investigates Brimob Officer in Student Death Case – Jakarta

Polri Investigates Brimob Officer in Student Death Case – Jakarta

Tual, Maluku – Indonesian National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has affirmed that the investigation into allegations that a member of the Mobile Brigade (Brimob), identified as Bripda MS, fatally assaulted a student in Tual, Maluku, will be conducted with full transparency. The assurance comes amid growing public concern over the incident and demands … Read more

Ex-Bima Police Chief Dismissed Over Drug Abuse & Ethical Violations

Ex-Bima Police Chief Dismissed Over Drug Abuse & Ethical Violations

Jakarta – A former police chief has been dismissed from the Indonesian National Police (Polri) following an ethics review stemming from allegations of narcotics involvement and, separately, moral turpitude. AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro, formerly the Kapolres (Police Chief) of Bima City, was found to have committed violations during a hearing of the Polri’s Code of … Read more

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

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

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

Sarwendah Testifies in Ruben Onsu Investigation

Sarwendah Testifies in Ruben Onsu Investigation

“`html Sarwendah Examined as Witness in Defamation Case Filed​ by Ruben Onsu Jakarta, Indonesia – Sarwendah Tan, the former wife of television presenter Ruben ‌Onsu, underwent questioning at the ‍Metro⁤ Jaya Regional police‍ on January 30, 2026. She was ​accompanied by her legal counsel,Chris Sam Siwu. Background⁤ of the Case SarwendahS appearance at the⁤ Polda … Read more

Timeline of Lula Hahfah’s Death: How a Housemaid’s Concerns Led to Discovery

Timeline of Lula Hahfah’s Death: How a Housemaid’s Concerns Led to Discovery

Jakarta – Police have confirmed teh death of Indonesian social media personality, Lula Lahfah, ⁤found at her apartment in ⁤South Jakarta on​ Friday, ‌january 23, 2026.The discovery was⁣ made by building security ‍personnel following concerns ​raised by⁤ her ⁤domestic worker. “The security officers found her ⁢after the domestic worker expressed worry ​when Ms. Lahfah didn’t … Read more