Indonesia's Criminal Investigation Agency has revealed methods used by 672 suspects in illegal subsidized fuel and LPG cases across 2025-2026. Brigjen Pol Moh. Irhamni from Dittipidter Bareskrim detailed the operations on April 7, 2026. Perpetrators face up to 6 years in prison and fines of Rp60 billion.
Brigjen Pol Moh. Irhamni outlined the primary methods used by suspects in subsidized diesel fuel misuse. First, they repeatedly purchased subsidized diesel from multiple gas stations, stockpiled it at depots, and resold it at higher prices for industrial use.
A second method involved modifying truck tanks for larger capacity. Suspects bought subsidized fuel with these trucks, stored it, and sold it as non-subsidized diesel. They also used fake license plates to change barcodes, bypassing Pertamina's monitoring, and collaborated with rogue gas station staff for extra quotas.
For subsidized LPG, perpetrators transferred contents from 3 kg cylinders to 12 kg or 50 kg ones, then sold them as non-subsidized LPG at attractive prices.
Irhamni said suspects will face charges under Article 55 of Law No. 22 of 2001 on Oil and Gas, with maximum penalties of 6 years imprisonment and Rp60 billion fines. Investigators will also apply money laundering provisions to trace crime proceeds, including bank assets.
