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        "id": 1725221,
        "msgid": "bareskrim-investigates-suspected-money-laundering-in-ko-erwins-narcotics-network-former-bima-police-chief-1778201542",
        "date": "2026-05-08 07:16:31",
        "title": "Bareskrim Investigates Suspected Money Laundering in Ko Erwin's Narcotics Network; Former Bima Police Chief Questioned",
        "author": "Bilal Ramadhan",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Legal",
        "summary": "Indonesia's National Police Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) is probing allegations of money laundering linked to the narcotics network of Erwin Iskandar, alias Ko Erwin, with examinations of former Bima Police Chief AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro, ex-Narcotics Unit Head AKP Maulangi, and the network's coordinator treasurer Ais Setiwati. The investigation focuses on tracing illicit funds and assets from drug crimes, analysing financial transactions, and seizing electronic evidence to disrupt the narcotics trade chain. This effort underscores Polri's commitment to combating drug syndicates through financial disruption, with potential charges under narcotics and anti-money laundering laws.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Narcotics Crime Directorate of Bareskrim\nPolri is delving into allegations of money laundering offences (TPPU)\nrelated to the narcotics network of Erwin Iskandar, alias Ko Erwin.<\/p>\n<p>In the investigation process, investigators have examined former Bima\nPolice Chief AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro, ex-Head of Narcotics Unit at\nPolres Bima AKP Maulangi, and Ais Setiwati, the coordinator treasurer of\nKo Erwin\u2019s network.<\/p>\n<p>Director of Narcotics Crimes at Bareskrim Polri, Brigadier General\nEko Hadi Santoso, stated that the examinations are being conducted to\ntrace the flow of funds and assets originating from narcotics criminal\nactivities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cExaminations are being carried out to deepen the allegations of fund\nflows and assets derived from narcotics criminal acts. Investigators are\nalso exploring the possibility of parties who may have benefited from or\nassisted in concealing the proceeds of crime,\u201d said Eko in his statement\non Friday (8\/5\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>He emphasised that this approach is part of the strategy to break the\nnarcotics business chain, including halting the flow of funds suspected\nto support the network\u2019s activities.<\/p>\n<p>In the investigation process, the Narcotics Crime Directorate of\nBareskrim Polri is conducting financial transaction analyses, document\nexaminations, and the seizure of several pieces of electronic evidence\nrelated to the case.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis step represents Polri\u2019s commitment to breaking the narcotics\ndistribution chain, including stopping the flow of criminal proceeds\nused to support network activities,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Police are also tracing assets suspected to originate from narcotics\ncriminal acts.<\/p>\n<p>For this case, parties proven to be involved may be charged under Law\nNo.\u00a035 of 2009 on Narcotics and Law No.\u00a08 of 2010 on the Prevention and\nEradication of Money Laundering Crimes.<\/p>\n<p>Polri also urges the public to support anti-narcotics efforts by\nproviding information on illicit drug distribution activities or\nsuspicious financial transactions.<\/p>\n<p>Director of Narcotics Crimes at Bareskrim Polri, Brigadier General\nEko Hadi Santoso, stated that the determination of suspects was made\nafter investigators held a case review.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn Wednesday, 29 April 2026, the investigation team conducted a case\nreview for determining the status of money laundering suspects with\nunderlying narcotics crimes,\u201d said Eko in his statement on\nWednesday.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bareskrim-investigates-suspected-money-laundering-in-ko-erwins-narcotics-network-former-bima-police-chief-1778201542",
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