inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Central Jakarta Sub-regional Metro Police acted swiftly to follow up on a viral video of an extortion attempt against a bajaj driver in the Block A area of Tanah Abang Market, Central Jakarta. The perpetrator, identified as DP (27), has now been arrested by the Central Jakarta Sub-regional Metro Police.
Central Jakarta Sub-regional Metro Police Chief, Senior Superintendent Reynold E.P. Hutagalung, explained that the incident occurred on Sunday (4/12/2026), at around 4:00 PM in the Block A Tanah Abang Market area, Jalan KH Mas Mansyur, Kebon Kacang Village, Tanah Abang District.
Following the video circulating widely on social media, the police immediately went to the scene to gather information about the perpetrator.
From the results of the investigation, police successfully identified the perpetrator and apprehended him at his rented house. The perpetrator was then taken to the Tanah Abang Sector Metro Police for further questioning.
"The examination results also showed that the perpetrator tested negative for drug use based on a urine test," he said on Monday (4/13/2026).
Reynold emphasized that his office will not tolerate any form of thuggery in its jurisdiction. He also urged the public to immediately report any disturbing actions through the 110 service.
"We have apprehended the perpetrator. We assure you that any action that disturbs the public, no matter how small, will be dealt with firmly according to applicable law. The public should not hesitate to report it so we can immediately follow up," said Reynold.
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