BOGOR - The National Police claims to have saved the potential loss of the state of more than Rp756 billion from eradicating crimes in the energy sector throughout 2026. One of the largest cases revealed was the misuse of the distribution of 120 thousand subsidized biodiesel using a tanker ship.
The eradication of energy crime is one of the achievements highlighted by National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo when reporting the performance of the National Police to President Prabowo Subianto at the 80th Bhayangkara Day Ceremony at the Satlat Brimob Polri, Cikeas, Bogor Regency, Wednesday (1/7).
The National Police Chief said that in addition to supporting energy savings and the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) in the Polri environment, his institution also strengthened law enforcement against the misuse of subsidized fuel and the oil and gas sector.
Throughout 2026, the National Police uncovered 464 criminal cases in the energy sector. From this handling, 594 people were named as suspects.
The seized evidence amounted to around 669 thousand liters of solar, 80 thousand liters of Pertalite, more than 30 thousand LPG cylinders of various sizes, as well as a number of other evidence. The value of the potential loss of state savings is estimated to exceed Rp. 756 billion.
The National Police Chief said one of the biggest revelations was the misuse of the distribution of 120 thousand liters of subsidized biodiesel. In this case, the police seized one tanker, two Self Propelled Oil Barge (SPOB), and seven trucks.
Apart from the energy sector, the Food Task Force of the National Police was also strengthened to maintain the supply and stability of staple food prices. One of the focuses is to break the distribution chain that harms farmers so that the selling price at the producer level is maintained.
The Food Task Force also handles various alleged violations related to strategic commodities, ranging from rice, cooking oil, LPG, to subsidized fuels.
The National Police Chief revealed that the National Police also clarified 173 palm oil companies suspected of buying fresh fruit bunches from farmers at an unreasonable price.
According to Listyo, this step is part of the Polri's support for the government's agenda to maintain energy security while protecting the interests of the public and farmers.
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