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Former Indonesian Police Chief, Wife, and Subordinate Under Investigation in Narcotics Case
A widening narcotics investigation in Indonesia has ensnared a former city police chief, his wife, and a subordinate, raising concerns about potential corruption within law enforcement.
The investigation began after authorities apprehended AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro, the former chief of police for Bima City, in possession of a suitcase containing narcotics. The case has rapidly expanded to include scrutiny of his wife, Miranti Afrina, and Aipda Dianita Agustina, a former subordinate of Didik’s.
According to a statement released on Friday, February 13, 2026, Brigadier General Eko Hadi Santoso, Director of Narcotics Crime, confirmed that investigators are examining the extent of Miranti Afrina’s involvement in the case. “We are conducting blood and hair checks on Miranti Afriana and Aipda Dianita Agustina,” Santoso stated.
While authorities have not confirmed whether Miranti Afrina has been arrested, Santoso emphasized the ongoing investigation into her role and potential intent. “We are delving deeply into Miranti Afriana’s statement regarding her role and mens rea,” he added. Mens rea, a legal term, refers to the mental state required for a crime to have been committed.
The initial discovery unfolded on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, when authorities received intelligence indicating Didik’s arrest. Subsequent investigation led them to Aipda Dianita Agustina’s residence, located in the Grande Karawaci Cluster Housing Complex in Tangerang, Banten. There, investigators secured the suitcase believed to contain the illicit substances.
A forensic analysis of the suitcase revealed a significant quantity of narcotics, including 16.3 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 49 ecstasy pills (with two additional pills weighing 23.5 grams), 19 Alprazolam pills, two Happy Five pills, and 5 grams of ketamine.
Didik has now been officially designated as a suspect in a drug trafficking case, facing charges under Article 609 paragraph (2) letter a of Indonesian Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code, in conjunction with Indonesian Law Number 1 of 2026 concerning criminal adjustments, and Article 62 of Indonesian Law No. 5 of 1997 concerning psychotropics, alongside attachment 1 serial number 9 of Indonesian Law Number 1 of 2026 concerning criminal adjustments.
The investigation remains active as authorities seek to unravel the full scope of the alleged narcotics network and determine the level of involvement of all parties implicated. The case underscores the ongoing challenges Indonesia faces in combating drug trafficking and maintaining integrity within its law enforcement agencies.
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