The sudden passing of Troy Pantouw, the spokesperson for Indonesia’s new capital project (IKN), has drawn profound sorrow and rich tributes from his family, colleagues, and public officials across Jakarta. Troy Pantouw passed away while actively involved in preparations for the upcoming Indonesian Independence Day celebrations slated for the new capital region in East Kalimantan. … Read more
Indonesian police have intensified their investigation into three separate corruption cases following a series of raids, including a high-profile search at Cafe de’Clan. The operation, led by the National Police’s Corruption Crime Task Force (Kortas Tipidkor), focuses on uncovering illicit financial flows and asset ownership linked to ongoing graft inquiries. Authorities confirmed that the searches … Read more
Indonesian National Police (Polri) investigators raided a cafe and a money changer in the Cipete area of South Jakarta. The raids are connected to a case involving PLN, Asabri, and Krakatau Steel, according to reports from detikNews. The operations targeted eight different locations, including a restaurant in Cipete, to trace the flow of illicit funds. … Read more
Three Indonesian police officers were killed during a narcotics raid in Katingan, prompting calls for the immediate capture of the drug kingpin responsible. Ahmad Sahroni described the situation as dangerous and urged law enforcement to prioritize the pursuit of the suspects to prevent further violence against state apparatus. The casualties occurred during an operation targeting … Read more
President Prabowo participated in the 80th Hari Bhayangkara ceremony on July 1, 2024, in Bogor, Indonesia, where he cut a traditional tumpeng and presented it to the Chief of the Indonesian National Police (Kapolri). The event, held at the Police Headquarters, marked the anniversary of the establishment of the Indonesian National Police and highlighted the … Read more
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
The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) have officially signaled a shift in their operational posture regarding public security, as the leadership confirms that military personnel will be permitted to assist the Indonesian National Police (Polri) in addressing the rising prevalence of street robbery, or begal. This development comes amid growing public concern over the security … Read more
Jonathan Reed | News Editor, World Today Journal May 25, 2026 — 14:30 GMT Indonesia’s Police Reform Debate: Retirement Age Extension Sparks Controversy Over Fairness and Institutional Balance JAKARTA — Indonesia’s government is pushing forward with controversial revisions to the Police Law (UU Polri) that include a proposal to extend the retirement age for police … Read more
The Indonesian National Police (Polri) have launched a massive strike against transnational cybercrime, dismantling an international online gambling syndicate operating out of the heart of the capital. In a high-profile operation at the Hayam Wuruk Plaza Tower in Jakarta, authorities arrested hundreds of foreign nationals, signaling a zero-tolerance approach to the use of Indonesian soil … 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