POLICE have commenced investigations over a number of high-ranking government officials from the Oil & Gas Upstream Executive Body (BP Migas). This government institution was formed to monitor all activities related to the drilling of oil and natural gas. Established in accordance with Law No. 22/2001 on Oil & Gas, BP Migas also represents the government in mining matters.

The scope of BP Migas duties is broad. It is in charge of controlling all bu