Bareskrim Uncovers Misuse of Subsidised Fuel and LPG, Causing State Losses of Rp 243 Billion
JAKARTA - The Directorate of Specific Crimes (Dittipidter) of the National Police Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim Polri) has uncovered cases of misuse of subsidised fuel oil (BBM) and LPG in several regions across Indonesia.
Deputy Chief of Bareskrim Polri, Inspector General Nunung Syaifuddin, stated that the uncovering of these cases took place over 13 days, from 7 to 20 April 2026, with state losses reaching more than Rp 243 billion.
“The criminal act of misusing BBM and LPG has caused state financial losses of approximately Rp 243,669,600,800 over 13 days,” said Nunung during a press conference at Bareskrim Polri in South Jakarta on Tuesday (21/4/2026).
During that period, police acted on 223 police reports (LP) involving 330 suspects.
“Evidence seized includes: 403,158 litres of diesel, 58,656 litres of Pertalite, 13,346 LPG cylinders, as well as 161 four-wheeled and six-wheeled vehicles,” Nunung revealed.
He said that based on data from 2025–2026, 65 Public Fuel Filling Stations (SPBU) were involved in the misuse of subsidised BBM.
Of that number, 46 cases have been declared complete (P21), while 19 others are still under investigation.
In this operation, Polri was also supported by the TNI Military Police Centre (Puspom).
“We have committed that whoever is involved, whether TNI members or Polri members, we will take firm action. This is to give a deterrent effect to rogue elements and business actors,” Nunung emphasised.
According to him, this crime not only harms the state but also makes it difficult for the public to obtain BBM and LPG.
“These perpetrators are not only betraying the state but also betraying the public. I emphasise again, models like that will face us,” he said.
He added that Bareskrim is not only applying general criminal articles but also ensnaring perpetrators, financiers, receivers, and behind-the-scenes actors with money laundering charges (TPPU).
“Whoever is involved, whether field perpetrators, capital owners, receivers, or behind-the-scenes actors, we will pursue, act against, and process to completion. I have instructed investigators to charge them with TPPU articles,” Nunung stressed.
Polri is also cooperating with the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (PPATK) to trace fund flows.
Nunung reiterated that there will be no room for energy mafias to operate.
“Our commitment is zero tolerance towards subsidised BBM and LPG mafias. The motto remains the same: if you persist, I will crack down,” Nunung concluded.