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, 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, 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

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

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

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

“`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

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

Deden Maulana, KKP Employee Among ATR 42-500 Plane Crash Victims, Identified

“`html One Victim of ATR 42-500 Crash Identified as KKP Employee The forensic medical team has identified the first victim of the ATR⁢ 42-500 aircraft⁣ crash near Mount Bulusaraung in Pangkep Regency, South Sulawesi. The victim has been identified as Deden Maulana, an employee of the Ministry of Marine Affairs⁣ and Fisheries (KKP). According to … Read more

Roy Suryo & Associates Charged in Jokowi Diploma Forgery Case

the Jakarta Metropolitan Police have clarified the basis for their investigation into allegations of manipulated‍ election results, emphasizing that the focus has ⁢shifted from questions about educational credentials to the core issue of the claims themselves. This update came during a press ⁤conference designed to address public concerns and outline the⁣ next steps in the … Read more