The Directorate of Specific Criminal Acts (Dittipidter) of Bareskrim\nPolri has designated Anton Timbang (AT), Director of PT Masempo Dalle,\nas a suspect in the illegal nickel mining case in North Konawe,\nSoutheast Sulawesi. Investigators have scheduled an examination of AT\nfor tomorrow.<\/p>\n
\u201cIllegal mining, PT Masempo Dalle. We plan to summon the suspect AT\ntomorrow morning at 10 a.m. We will wait to see if the individual\nattends to complete the existing files,\u201d stated Dirtipidter of Bareskrim\nPolri, Brigadier General Mohammad Irhamni, to reporters on Monday\n(20\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n
Brigadier General Irhamni said this is the first summons for AT. The\nexamination is intended to determine AT\u2019s role.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is the first summons. Yesterday, we rescheduled for the 21st,\nwhich means tomorrow, Tuesday,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201c(AT\u2019s role) We are still conducting in-depth investigations.\nTomorrow, during the suspect examination, we will ascertain the extent\nof the individual\u2019s involvement. We will update on the individual\u2019s\nroles based on their statements during the examination,\u201d he\nconcluded.<\/p>\n
It was previously reported that Bareskrim Polri cracked down on\nillegal nickel mining activities in Morombo Pantai Village, North\nKonawe, Southeast Sulawesi. Two individuals have been designated as\nsuspects in this case.<\/p>\n
Dirtipidter of Bareskrim Polri, Brigadier General Mohammad Irhamni,\nstated that the nickel mine operated in a forested area without permits.\nThe crackdown was based on police report number\nLP\/A\/114\/XII\/2025\/SPKT.DITTIPIDTER\/BARESKRIM POLRI dated 4 December\n2025.<\/p>\n
\u201cBased on investigation results, activities involving soil excavation\nand nickel extraction were found outside valid permits. During the\nexamination, the company failed to produce valid Mining Business Permits\n(IUP) for the operational area,\u201d Irhamni said in his statement on Monday\n(16\/3).<\/p>\n
As a result, police halted all activities at the site. From the\nlocation, investigators also seized several pieces of evidence.<\/p>\n
\u201cPolice seized four dump trucks, three heavy equipment excavators,\nand one haulage logbook in this case,\u201d Irhamni stated.<\/p>\n
Additionally, investigators examined 27 witnesses. The results of the\nexaminations and crime scene processing indicated illegal nickel mining\nactivities involving PT Masempo Dalle.<\/p>\n
\u201cBareskrim has designated AT, as Director of PT Masempo Dalle, and\nMSW, as the acting Director\/Proxy for PT Masempo Dalle, as suspects,\u201d\nIrhamni emphasised.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bareskrim-to-summon-kadin-sultra-chairman-suspect-in-illegal-mining-case-tomorrow-1776678658", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }