Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta.  Indonesian National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has pledged a full investigation into the death of diplomat Arya Daru Pangayunan, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs staff member, whose body was found in a Jakarta boarding house.

“Whether requested or not, the police will conduct a thorough investigation,” said Chief Sigit during a press briefing in Jakarta on Friday (11/7/2025).

The case, now handled by the Criminal Investigation Directorate of the Jakarta Metro Jaya Regional Police, has raised public concern and attracted parliamentary attention. Investigators are analyzing CCTV footage, digital evidence from laptops and phones, and awaiting autopsy results.

Arya was found with his head wrapped in duct tape. Forensics teams, including experts from the INP forensic lab, RSCM hospital, and the Indonesia Automatic Fingerprint Identification System (Inafis), have conducted scene examinations and laboratory tests.

Jakarta Metro Jaya Chief Inspector General Karyoto aims to conclude the investigation within a week. The case remains under high public and political scrutiny.

(mg/inp/pr/rs)