JAKARTA - The National Police has raised the status of the investigation into a corporation related to alleged illegal logging. This step is a direct follow-up to the President's order to regulate illegal practices in forest areas.
National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo said the investigation was carried out after an in-depth field investigation. Currently, the legal process against the corporation has officially risen to the investigation stage, while the investigation of other companies is still ongoing.
"We have raised the signature of one corporation. There is a possibility that two more will be raised gradually," said Sigit at the Presidential Palace, Jakarta, Monday, December 15.
He emphasized that field inspections continued and the National Police worked with the Ministry of Forestry to trace alleged violations. However, the identity of other corporations cannot be announced before their legal status rises to the investigation stage.
"Later, if the fingerprint goes up, we will announce it. One of them was released yesterday at the location by members," he said.
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The National Police Chief emphasized that action would be taken against concession holders who violated the rules, including companies operating without a permit at all. According to him, the President's order is clear and firm.
"Companies that are given concessions but violate the rules, or do not have concessions and still operate, we take legal action," said Sigit.
Regarding the criminal threat, the National Police Chief said the maximum penalty for illegal logging perpetrators could reach nine years in prison.
Answering questions about companies that asked for protection amid public rejection, Sigit emphasized that the police worked according to the applicable rules. He asked all parties to understand the legal mechanisms that had been clearly regulated.
"The rules are clear. Read the rules first. There it is regulated how companies carry out their obligations and to whom," he concluded.
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