MERANGIN, GLOBAL INVESTIGATION NEWS – Alleged unlicensed gold mining activities (PETI) on Merangin Regency Government (Pemkab) land, specifically in the Talang Kawo area, Dusun Bangko Village, Bangko District, Merangin Regency, Jambi, has become a public concern.
Apart from allegations of illegal mining activities which have an impact on the environment, issues have also arisen regarding the circulation of copies of police investigation report documents (BAP) which contain statements from a number of people regarding mining activities at the location.
One of the names mentioned in the copy of the document obtained by the editorial team is a person with the initials AS, who is said to work as a journalist. The name with the initials RM is also listed in the statement regarding the alleged operation of a dompeng machine or gold mining equipment.
This information still requires further verification by investigators and the parties mentioned. The inclusion of a name in an examination document does not necessarily prove that someone committed a criminal act.
Action at the Talang Kawo Location
Based on information gathered by the editorial team, on August 13 2026, the Merangin Police Criminal Investigation Unit (Satreskrim) arrested a number of workers who were suspected of carrying out gold mining activities without a permit at that location.
The land of concern is said to have an area of around eight hectares, with approximately 1.5 hectares of which experiencing damage. This figure still needs to be confirmed through official regional government data or inspection results from relevant agencies.
Mining activities on land referred to as regional government assets raise questions regarding control of the location, the party operating the equipment, ownership of the machinery, funding sources, and the possibility of other parties controlling the activity.
To confirm these facts, an investigation is needed based on official documents, witness statements, field inspection results, as well as explanations from law enforcement officials.
A number of names are mentioned in the BAP copy
Based on a copy of page eight of the BAP information sheet received by the editorial team, there is information regarding several people who are said to be related to mining activities in the Talang Kawo area.
In the document, a number of people with the initials DS, HK, PK, ND, AS, and RM are mentioned in different contexts related to operating machines or mining activities.
The information in the copy, among other things, states that DS is related to the use of two sets of machines, HK with one set of dompeng machines, and PK and ND which are said to operate together. ND is also said to be a member of the Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP).
Meanwhile, AS, who is said to work as a journalist, is associated in the statement with operating a set of tools or machines. The name RM is also mentioned in connection with the use of a set of dompeng machines.
There is also information regarding a witness or party being questioned who is said to have admitted to operating a set of dompeng machines at that location.
However, the editorial team has not been able to confirm the integrity, authenticity, complete context, or legal status of the documents in circulation. Therefore, this information cannot be treated as a final conclusion regarding the involvement of each person.
The editorial team has also not received official information that can confirm whether all the names listed have been named as suspects or have certain legal status in this case.
The origins of the circulation of the BAP need to be clarified
Apart from the substance of PETI’s alleged activities, the circulation of copies of the BAP also raises questions regarding the source and distribution channels of the document.
BAP is part of the inspection process in law enforcement. This kind of document can contain statements from witnesses, parties being examined, as well as information that needs to be handled in accordance with applicable legal provisions and procedures.
Therefore, it is necessary to ascertain how the document was obtained, whether it was conveyed through legitimate channels, and whether it contains information that should be protected.
If indications of violations are found in the management or distribution of documents, the competent authorities need to investigate them based on relevant facts and legal provisions.
Provisions regarding the disclosure of secrets that must be kept because of position, profession or duties need to be assessed based on the elements of the article, the status of the related party, the nature of the information and concrete circumstances. Its application cannot be concluded just from the existence of BAP documents in circulation.
Within the National Police, Republic of Indonesia State Police Regulation Number 7 of 2022 regulates the National Police Professional Code of Ethics and the National Police Code of Ethics Commission. However, whether or not there is an ethical violation in this case must be determined through an examination of the relevant facts.
Jambi Regional Police and Merangin Police are expected to provide explanations
The GLOBAL INVESTIGATION NEWS editorial team believes that there is a need for an official explanation from the Merangin Police and Jambi Regional Police regarding developments in handling PETI allegations in the Talang Kawo area.
Clarification is needed to answer a number of basic questions: what are the results of the action on August 13 2026, who has been questioned, what is the legal status of the case, and whether investigators have traced the parties suspected of controlling equipment and financing activities. mining.
In addition, local governments need to provide an explanation regarding land ownership status, the extent of damage that has been verified, as well as security measures and asset recovery if the damage is proven to have occurred due to illegal mining activities.
It is hoped that comprehensive handling will not only focus on workers in the field, but also trace other parties if evidence of their involvement is found in accordance with legal provisions.
Right of Reply and the Principle of Presumption of Innocence
GLOBAL INVESTIGATION NEWS emphasizes that this reporting is part of the function of the press in carrying out social control and conveying information of interest to the public.
Any information sourced from documents that have not been thoroughly verified must be tested through confirmation and cross-checking. The name or initials mentioned in the BAP may not be immediately positioned as the perpetrator of a criminal act without valid proof.
The editorial team opens space for AS, RM, other parties mentioned in the document, Merangin Police, Jambi Regional Police, and the Merangin Regency Government to provide clarification and the right to reply in accordance with applicable regulations.
Further developments will be reported based on verification results, official statements and reliable information.
Law enforcement against PETI allegations must be based on evidence, transparent and professional. At the same time, the origins of circulating inspection documents as well as efforts to protect government assets and restore the environment need serious attention.
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