# Indonesia names 11 companies as suspects in forest fire probes

> Indonesia names 11 companies as suspects in forest fire probes.
- Title: Indonesia names 11 companies as suspects in forest fire probes
- Summary: Indonesia names 11 companies as suspects in forest fire probes. Indonesian police identified 11 companies, including three foreign-invested firms, as…
- Keywords: indonesia, forest fires, police, companies, suspects, investigations, forestry ministry, sanctions, land fires, concessions, fire affected areas, news
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/world/2026/10/22/indonesia-names-11-companies-as-suspects-in-forest-fire-probes/240112
- Author: Malay Mail
- Published: 2026-10-22T09:07:09+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: indonesia, forest fires, police, companies, suspects, investigations, forestry ministry, sanctions, land fires, concessions, fire affected areas, news
## Indonesian police identify suspects
Indonesian police have named 11 companies as suspects in investigations into forest and land fires, including three foreign-invested firms.
## National Police Chief says accountability extends
National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto disclosed the figures, saying those held accountable could include company owners and shareholders.
## 98 reports upgraded to investigations
Police had upgraded 98 reports involving corporations linked to forest fires to the formal investigation stage.
## Forestry ministry suspends permits
The Forestry Ministry suspended permits of six more companies in Central Kalimantan, bringing the total to 32 companies facing sanctions.
## Companies ordered to restore affected areas
The six companies were ordered to restore areas affected by fires, covering 201,391 hectares including 7,531 hectares burned.
## Criminal proceedings possible for misconduct
Companies managing over 1.9 million hectares may face criminal proceedings if investigations find deliberate wrongdoing.
## Key takeaway

Indonesian police identified 11 companies, including three foreign-invested firms, as suspects in forest fire investigations, with 32 companies facing sanctions for land fires.