JAKARTA – Indonesian National Police (Polri) Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo issued a firm warning to financial crime perpetrators, particularly those involved in stock market manipulation practices commonly referred to as “pump-and-dump” schemes.
The statement was delivered during the 2026 National Police Leadership Meeting (Rapim Polri) held at TMII, East Jakarta, on Tuesday (February 10, 2026). The Police Chief emphasized that authorities are now closely monitoring capital market movements, including unusual stock fluctuations that may harm investors.
“We continue to monitor and observe capital market fluctuations. We are identifying parties that show potential irregularities for further supervision,” General Sigit stated.
According to him, speculative stock manipulation that lacks fundamental corporate backing can damage Indonesia’s investment climate. Artificial price inflation and coordinated trading practices distort fair market mechanisms and pose significant risks, particularly to retail investors.
“Especially actions that lead to so-called ‘fried stocks’ or pump-and-dump schemes — those are clearly not good for the market,” he stressed.
Protecting Investors and Economic Stability
The Police Chief underlined that enhanced monitoring is part of Polri’s broader commitment to maintaining national economic stability. Authorities aim to ensure that fundamentally strong companies can grow organically without disruption from unlawful speculative practices.
“On one hand, we want fundamentally sound stocks to remain protected. That way, the overall fundamentals of the capital market can truly be maintained,” he added.
Regarding enforcement, General Sigit explained that capital market crimes would be handled within a specialized investigative segment under the Criminal Investigation Department, with coordinated mapping of potential legal violations within the stock exchange.
“If there are criminal investigations related to the capital market, that will be handled as a dedicated segment within the investigative division,” he said.
Supporting Indonesia’s 2026 Strategic Agenda
Beyond capital market oversight, the 2026 Police Leadership Meeting also addressed several strategic priorities, including food security programs, oil lifting supervision, and price stability ahead of Ramadan.
General Sigit reaffirmed Polri’s readiness to support the Government’s 2026 Work Plan, including national food and energy self-sufficiency initiatives as well as industrial downstream development.
“In essence, we fully realize that the government’s work programs under the President’s direction must be supported. We hope Polri can contribute optimally to achieving sustainable economic growth,” he stated.
He emphasized that economic growth can only be achieved if public order and security remain stable.
“This collaboration is crucial for Indonesia to become a sovereign and prosperous nation,” General Sigit concluded.
Author: Faisal / FKY
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