North Jakarta Garbage Truck Driver Siphons Operational Fuel, Hit with SP1 Sanction

The North Jakarta Environmental Sub-agency (Sudin LH) has sanctioned a garbage truck driver who was caught siphoning operational fuel from a government vehicle. The driver received a first warning letter (SP1) after his actions went viral on social media.

According to Ardiyanto, Head of the Waste and B3 Waste Management Section at Sudin LH North Jakarta, an investigation was launched immediately after the video circulated. “As soon as the video spread, we conducted an investigation and officially summoned the driver. The intensive examination was carried out on Saturday (11/7) to objectively ascertain the facts and the nature of the violation,” Ardiyanto stated on Thursday (16/7/2026).

The driver, assigned to the Cilincing District Environmental Implementation Unit, admitted to siphoning approximately 20 to 25 litres of residual operational fuel using a hose. As a result, the commitment-making official (PPK) at Sudin LH North Jakarta imposed the administrative sanction of SP1. Furthermore, the driver is required to pay compensation (TGR) of Rp5 million to the regional treasury as accountability for the misuse of operational fuel belonging to the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government.

Ardiyanto stressed that the agency will not tolerate any misuse of government assets or operational facilities. “We do not tolerate any form of misuse of DKI Jakarta Provincial Government assets and operational facilities. Every violation will be dealt with according to applicable regulations. This step is important to maintain public trust and ensure all government resources are used entirely for public services,” he asserted.

As a follow-up measure, Sudin LH North Jakarta is tightening supervision over the use of fuel for operational vehicles. Driver coaching and performance evaluations will be conducted regularly, including enhancing coordination with driver associations to ensure all personnel comply with fuel usage regulations. “We will tighten supervision without disrupting cleaning services to the public. We want to ensure that waste transportation operations continue to run well, transparently, and accountably, and that every litre of fuel is used appropriately,” he added.