{
    "success": true,
    "data": {
        "id": 1734277,
        "msgid": "bareskrim-designates-two-suspects-in-illegal-gold-mining-case-1778583190",
        "date": "2026-05-12 16:39:10",
        "title": "Bareskrim Designates Two Suspects in Illegal Gold Mining Case",
        "author": "",
        "source": "DETIK",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Legal",
        "summary": "Indonesia's National Police Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) has named two directors of PT Simba Jaya Utama, DHB and VC, as suspects in a case involving the handling, processing, and sale of gold from illegal mining operations, along with money laundering charges. The investigation, supported by evidence such as witness statements and financial tracking in collaboration with PPATK, aims to deter illegal mining practices that harm the environment and state revenues. The suspects face charges under mining and criminal laws, with travel restrictions imposed to ensure the legal process proceeds.",
        "content": "<p>Bareskrim has designated two suspects in the illegal gold mining\ncase. The two suspects are initialled DHB, who served as director of PT\nSimba Jaya Utama (SJU) from 13 August 2021 to 14 September 2022, and VC,\nwho has been director of PT Simba Jaya Utama from 14 September 2022 to\nthe present.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe designation of suspects named DHB and VC in the criminal case of\njointly receiving, utilising, processing and\/or refining, developing\nand\/or utilising, transporting, and selling gold originating from\nunlicensed mining, as well as the criminal offence of money laundering,\u201d\nstated Director of Special Economic Crimes at Bareskrim Polri, Brigadier\nGeneral Ade Safri Simanjuntak, in his remarks on Tuesday\n(12\/5\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>In addition to VC and DHB, the police had actually investigated and\nfound sufficient evidence to designate DHB\u2019s father, SB, as a suspect.\nHowever, SB has passed away and thus cannot be prosecuted on legal\ngrounds.<\/p>\n<p>The designation of VC and DHB as suspects is based on evidence\nobtained by investigators, including witness statements, expert\ntestimonies, documents, physical evidence, and electronic evidence. The\ntwo suspects have also been barred from leaving the country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor the purposes of the investigation process, investigators have\nalso taken legal measures to prevent the two suspects from leaving the\ncountry,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n<p>Ade stated that the state will not tolerate even the smallest space\nfor illegal mining practices that could cause losses to the environment\nor the nation\u2019s wealth. The investigation into money laundering offences\nconducted by the Directorate of Special Economic Crimes at Bareskrim\nPolri is one approach to law enforcement, where business actors who\nreceive, utilise, process or refine, and sell any minerals originating\nfrom illegal mining will definitely face firm action.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cInvestigators have also collaborated with PPATK in tracing financial\ntransactions and other related agencies in uncovering this case. The\nhandling of this case is expected to serve as a deterrent effect for\nperpetrators of illegal mining crimes, as one effort to protect\nenvironmental sustainability, prevent state financial leakages, and\nmaintain the sustainability of natural resources for future\ngenerations,\u201d Ade added.<\/p>\n<p>The two suspects are charged under Article 161 of Law No.\u00a03 of 2020\non Mineral and Coal Mining jo Article 20 letter c and\/or Article 21\nparagraph (1) and Article 607 paragraph (1) letter a and\/or letter b\nand\/or letter c of Law No.\u00a01 of 2023 on the Criminal Code jo Article 6\nand\/or Article 10 of Law No.\u00a08 of 2010 on the Prevention and Eradication\nof Money Laundering Crimes.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bareskrim-designates-two-suspects-in-illegal-gold-mining-case-1778583190",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
}