Crime
The Persistent Threat of Klitih in Yogyakarta
“Klitih” in Yogyakarta—once meaning aimless night wandering—is now a term for violent, youth-led street crime.
Investigating Money Laundering in Online Gambling & Digital Loans
Explore how online gambling and digital loans in Indonesia serve as vehicles for money-laundering, and the regulatory responses shaping the fight.
Village Officials Most Frequently Charged in Yogyakarta Corruption Court
In the period January to mid-October 2025, most corruption defendants at the Jogja Corruption Watch (JCW)’s monitored cases in the Pengadilan Tipikor Yogyakarta were village-level officials
Amran Exposes ‘Serakahnomic’ Rice Fraud
Agriculture Minister Amran exposes “serakahnomic” practices in Indonesia’s rice industry, from price manipulation to fake premium rice and sidelined small mills.
Demak Police Dismantle a Family Syndicate Producing and Distributing Counterfeit Money
Demak Police dismantled a family-run counterfeit money network after a tip about fake notes circulating locally. Arrests included a mother, child, and primary producer. Authorities seized thousands of forged bills, printing tools, and materials. The suspects admitted to operating for five months, spending counterfeit Rupiah in markets and earning profits from change.
