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Indonesia Charges 24 Foreigners Over Illegal Gold Mine, Half Abroad

6/26/2026

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Indonesia’s energy ministry says half of the 24 foreign suspects remain outside the country.
Authorities have charged 24 foreign nationals and two Indonesians over the illegal gold mine in Gunung Botak, Maluku.
The suspects allegedly built roads and processing facilities for the operation, according to official Jeffri Huwae.
Mining-law violations can bring up to five years’ imprisonment, with Antara identifying the foreigners as Chinese linked to PT Harmoni Alam Manise.

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Indonesia’s energy ministry says half of the 24 foreign suspects remain outside the country.
Authorities have charged 24 foreign nationals and two Indonesians over the illegal gold mine in Gunung Botak, Maluku.
The suspects allegedly built roads and processing facilities for the operation, according to official Jeffri Huwae.
Mining-law violations can bring up to five years’ imprisonment, with Antara identifying the foreigners as Chinese linked to PT Harmoni Alam Manise.