Military Relations Under Spotlight
A major corruption investigation into coal procurement at Indonesia's state-owned electricity company, PLN, has uncovered millions in hidden cash and gold. The probe has raised concerns regarding the relationship between the military, police, and prosecutors after soldiers were seen at police headquarters.
Why it matters
The investigation exposes significant state-level corruption and potential institutional friction between Indonesia's powerful security branches.
July 10, 2026 | 8:05 am SHARE URL berhasil di salin. Military personnel stand guard outside the residence of Attorney General's Office Special Crimes Prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah in Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta, on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (Antara Photo/Putra M. Akbar) Jakarta . A sweeping corruption investigation into coal procurement at state-owned electricity company PLN has expanded beyond alleged financial misconduct, putting the spotlight on relations between Indonesia's police, military, and prosecutors.
Indonesia's National Police said investigators seized around Rp 67.2 billion ($3.7 million) in cash and 74 kilograms of gold during coordinated raids at 12 locations on Wednesday as part of a corruption and money laundering investigation involving PLN coal supplies, state insurers Asabri and Jiwasraya, and a debt settlement involving steel companies.
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