Soetta Airport Blocks 13 WNI from Attempting Illegal Hajj Departure Using Function Visas, Authorities Step Up Crackdown on Unauthorized Pilgrimage Travel

Indonesian immigration authorities at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport prevented 13 citizens from departing for Saudi Arabia on April 18, 2026, after discovering they intended to perform the hajj pilgrimage using work visas instead of official hajj documentation. The intervention was carried out by a joint task force comprising personnel from the Indonesian National Police (Polri) and … Read more

Indonesia’s New Criminal Code (KUHP): Constitutional Court Rulings and Legal Challenges

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

AI-Generated Photo in KontraS Official’s Acid Attack Case: Police Investigate & 5 Demands Issued

Jakarta, Indonesia – Indonesian police are investigating the attempted murder of Andrie Yunus, Deputy Coordinator of KontraS (Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence), after he was attacked with acid on March 12, 2026. The investigation has taken a complex turn with authorities confirming that images circulating on social media purporting to show the … Read more

Freya JKT48 Delays Police Clarification on AI-Edited Photo Abuse Case | Grok AI Investigation

Jakarta – The planned questioning of Raden Rara Freyanasifa Jayawardana, known as Freya JKT48, regarding her report of manipulated images created using the Grok AI platform has been postponed. The clarification session, initially scheduled for today, has been rescheduled at the request of the artist, according to authorities. “The clarification has been postponed, as Ms. … Read more

KPK Investigates Pemuda Pancasila Leader Japto Soerjosoemarno in Rita Widyasari Gratification Case | Detiknews

Jakarta – Indonesian authorities are intensifying scrutiny of alleged financial connections between a prominent political figure and a former regional leader convicted of corruption. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating whether Japto Soerjosoemarno, Chairman of the Pemuda Pancasila (Youth Pancasila) organization, received monthly payments as “security fees” from corporations involved in mining activities in … Read more

KPK: Bupati Pekalongan Fadia Arafiq Akui Hanya Jalankan Fungsi Seremonial & Kasus Korupsi Rp 19M

Jakarta – Indonesian authorities have detained Pekalongan Regent Fadia Arafiq following allegations of corruption related to procurement practices within the regional government. The case, which came to light on Thursday, centers around accusations that Arafiq leveraged her position to benefit a company linked to her family, raising questions about transparency and governance in local administration. … Read more

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

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

Mirae Asset Digeledah OJK & Bareskrim: Dugaan Transaksi Semu Rp 14,5 T!

Jakarta, Indonesia – Indonesian authorities are investigating potential market manipulation at Mirae Asset Sekuritas Indonesia (MASI), a prominent securities firm, following a raid conducted on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The coordinated action, carried out by the Financial Services Authority (OJK) and the National Police’s Criminal Investigation Unit (Bareskrim), centers around allegations of improper practices related … Read more

Gubernur Riau Abdul Wahid Segera Disidang Kasus ‘Jatah Preman’ Rp 7 Miliar | KPK Limpah ke Penuntutan

Jakarta, Indonesia – Former Governor of Riau province, Abdul Wahid, is set to face trial on charges of corruption related to alleged extortion of subordinates within the Riau Provincial Government. The case, which has garnered significant attention in Indonesia, reached a critical stage on Monday, March 2, 2026, with the transfer of case files and … Read more

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