Indonesian authorities have arrested 72 individuals suspected of intentionally starting forest and peatland fires, which are causing persistent choking haze. The fires, a recurring issue in Indonesia, are being investigated across nine provinces on Borneo and Sumatra. Most suspects are accused of using fire for cost-effective land clearing for plantations, and investigators are examining financial records to determine if companies financed or ordered these actions, potentially expanding the probe. AI
RANK_REASON Significant regulatory action by a national government concerning environmental crime and its cross-border impact. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]
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