Digital Black Markets Investigating the Coded Networks of Illegal Wildlife Trafficking on Indonesian Social Media and E-Commerce Platforms

The illicit trade of protected wildlife continues to flourish across Indonesia, migrating from traditional brick-and-mortar bird markets to the sophisticated, anonymous corridors of digital platforms. A comprehensive investigation conducted by…

Illegal Parking Attendant Arrested at Makassar Port Following Viral Extortion Incident

Makassar, South Sulawesi – In a swift and decisive action demonstrating commitment to eradicating premanism and illegal levies, authorities in Makassar have apprehended an individual identified as S (22), an…

Hotline 110 Report Assists Police in Dismantling Illegal LPG Refilling Operations in Bogor

BOGOR, West Java – Prompt action following a public tip-off submitted via the national hotline service 110 has led to a significant breakthrough for police in Bogor Regency, uncovering and…

Escalating Human-Crocodile Conflicts in Bangka Belitung Reflect a Critical Ecological Collapse Driven by Illegal Mining and Habitat Loss

In the last three years, human-crocodile conflicts involving the saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) have permeated every district and city within the Bangka Belitung Islands, signaling what experts describe as a…

Coastal Communities in Sikka Raise Alarm as Mangrove Deforestation for Illegal Shrimp Ponds Threatens Ecological Security

The coastal landscape of Kota Uneng in Maumere, Sikka Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), is currently the site of a escalating environmental crisis that has left local residents in a…

Environmental Crisis in Sikka as Mangrove Forests are Destroyed for Illegal Pond Conversion in Kota Uneng

The coastal landscape of Kota Uneng in Maumere, Sikka Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), is currently the site of a profound environmental and social crisis as vast swaths of mangrove…

The Dark Glitter of Madina Inside the High Stakes World of Illegal Gold Mining in North Sumatra

Yudi Saputra paused for a moment before entering the Huta Bargot forest in Mandailing Natal (Madina), North Sumatra, on a humid afternoon in mid-March 2026. He sharpened his hearing, scanning…

Speeding Toyota Fortuner Overturns After Illegal Overtaking Maneuver on Andara Toll Road Leading to Multiple Injuries and Significant Vehicle Damage

The safety of Jakarta’s toll roads has once again been brought into sharp focus following a severe traffic accident involving a high-speed Toyota Fortuner and a Toyota Agya on the…

Indonesian Government Cancels Re-export of Illegal Electronic Waste Containers in Batam Raising Environmental Concerns

The Indonesian government has officially decided to cancel the planned re-export of hundreds of containers containing illegal electronic waste, or e-waste, originating from the United States. These containers, which arrived…

North Sumatra Police Raid Major Illegal Gold Mining Operation in Mandailing Natal and Tapanuli Selatan Forest Borders

The North Sumatra Regional Police’s Mobile Brigade (Brimob) has successfully dismantled a large-scale illegal gold mining operation situated deep within the forest areas bordering Mandailing Natal (Madina) and South Tapanuli…