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Indonesia plans to fine palm oil growers, miners $8.5 billion for forest encroachment

Indonesia has identified potential fines amounting to $8.5 billion that the government could collect in 2026 from palm oil companies and miners operating illegally in forest areas, the country’s attorney general said on Wednesday.

JAKARTA, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Indonesia has identified potential fines amounting to $8.5 billion that the government could collect in 2026 from palm oil companies and miners operating illegally in forest areas, the country’s attorney general said on We… [2070 chars]

Source: Reuters | Published: 2025-12-24T09:45:38Z

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