Jihan Ristiyanti, Jakarta – Personnel from the Forest Area Regulation Task Force (Satgas PKH) have shut down several illegal mining concessions operating inside designated forest areas controlled by an individual identified by the initials AK.

"We are conducting enforcement actions and reclaiming forest areas from corporate entities suspected of being affiliated with AK," stated Satgas PKH Spokesperson Barita Simanjuntak at the Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes Office (Jampidsus) in Jakarta on Wednesday evening, November 4, 2026.

Barita did not reveal the total land area or the names of the companies whose operations were halted. He emphasized that the shutdown followed initial inspections and verification that uncovered irregularities in mining management, licensing, and the illegal occupation and utilization of forest areas.

Satgas PKH will also impose administrative fines and execute asset recovery measures as mandated by law. According to Barita, reclaiming the forest land ensures that areas occupied or utilized in violation of legal regulations are restored to state control.

"This case does not rule out the possibility of criminal prosecution," Barita stated.

Law enforcement officials and senior members of the task force familiar with the matter noted that the companies controlled by AK are suspected of having links to a four-star police general. However, Barita declined to elaborate on the allegation.

"This needs to be verified. We are identifying all corporate entities that have legal ties to individual AK," Barita said.

He added that the task force is taking firm, comprehensive, and coordinated action against companies operating illegally in forest areas, including those affiliated with or under the control of AK.

Source: https://en.tempo.co/read/2123032/indonesia-task-force-seals-illegal-mine-linked-to-police-genera