Community’s Motivation to Carry out Illegal Oil Mining In-Indonesia

Abstract

Objective: This article intends to investigate in depth the justifications for illicit oil mining in Aceh. The information used in this article’s analysis was gathered through observation, interviews, and documentation studies. Theoretical framework: Despite the dangers associated with illegal mining, the primary motivation is the simplicity with which the community’s illegal oil mining operations may generate surplus revenues. Method: The type of research method taken is mixed method research. This research is a research step that combines two previously existing types of research, namely qualitative research and quantitative research. The following will describe and explain the meaning of quantitative. Results and Conclusions: Based on an analysis of the available data, the conclusions of this article demonstrate that the primary motivator and reason for people to engage in illegal activities under the law is the ease of obtaining multiple profits. Implications of the research: This article demonstrates that the community generally understands the motivation behind engaging in risky and illegal mining. Despite numerous potential risks, including life-threatening ones, that continue to be present, their desire to engage in their activities is unaffected by these alarming risks. Originality/value: The discussion in this article is restricted to looking at issues related to the primary reasons why people engage in illegal activity and the effects of those activities. It indicates that many gaps still need to be filled, particularly in the state’s efforts to raise people’s awareness so they will not engage in illegal activity in the future.