Police raided four locations in South and East Jakarta on 30 October in a case against a suspected syndicate producing and selling counterfeit Epson printer ink, according to a written statement Epson issued on 6 November. [1], [2], [3]

Epson says more than 16 police officers took part, including six cyber crime specialists, and that more than 20 people were taken in for questioning, among them the suspected owner and operator. Officers seized large quantities of fake ink, empty bottles, fake labels and packaging, production equipment and two delivery vans. [1], [2], [3]

According to Epson, the investigation ran for more than 18 months. The company describes the target as a distributor and supplier that sold the ink through shops and online, using more than 10 e-commerce accounts. It says the group changed its courier pickup points each time investigators made a test purchase, which made it harder to trace. [1], [2], [3]

The reports do not name the police unit, the suspects, any charges or the quantities seized, and no police statement on the case had been found by 10 November.

Sources

1. Viva. 18 Bulan Investigasi, Sindikat Besar Pemalsuan Tinta Epson Dibongkar di Jakarta (After 18 months of investigation, large Epson ink counterfeiting syndicate uncovered in Jakarta). Indonesian. Published 6 November 2026 (Jakarta time). Accessed 10 November 2026.
2. The Asian Post. Polisi Gerebek Sindikat Pemalsu Tinta Epson di Jakarta, 20 Orang Lebih Diamankan (Police raid Epson ink counterfeiting syndicate in Jakarta, more than 20 people held). Indonesian. Published 6 November 2026. Accessed 10 November 2026.
3. JPNN. Sindikat Besar Pemalsuan Tinta Epson Dibongkar di Jakarta Setelah 18 Bulan Investigasi (Large Epson ink counterfeiting syndicate uncovered in Jakarta after 18-month investigation). Indonesian. Published 6 November 2026 (Jakarta time). Accessed 10 November 2026.