Indonesia Gold Smuggling Busts
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Indonesian customs officials foiled two significant gold smuggling attempts at Soekarno-Hatta Airport, seizing approximately 23.79 kilograms of gold. The Finance Minister suspects illegal mines are supplying these smuggling rings. The seizures highlight the ongoing challenge of combating illicit trade in the region.
Finance Minister Suspects Illegal Mines Supply Gold Smuggling Rings
- Indonesia's Finance Minister suspects illegal gold mining is supplying smuggling syndicates. - This suspicion arose after authorities seized 23.793 kg of gold worth $4.2 million at Soekarno-Hatta Airport. - The government plans to tighten oversight and investigate key players to disrupt the illegal gold trade.
Indonesia Seizes 23.79 Kilograms of Gold in Airport Smuggling Bust
- Indonesian customs officials at Soekarno-Hatta Airport thwarted two gold smuggling attempts on August 11, 2026. - A total of 23.79 kilograms of gold, valued at approximately Rp63 billion, was seized…
Customs Foils Two Gold Smuggling Cases Worth Rp 63 Billion
- Indonesian customs officers thwarted two separate gold smuggling attempts, seizing contraband valued at approximately Rp 63 billion (around $4 million USD). - The Minister of Finance urged customs t…
Customs Foils Two Gold Smuggling Attempts, Seizes 23 Kg Worth $4 Million in Under 24 Hours
- Customs officials at Soekarno-Hatta Airport thwarted two gold smuggling attempts within 24 hours. - A total of 23 kilograms of gold, valued at approximately 63 billion Indonesian Rupiah (around $4 m…