The Banten Regional Police have confirmed that the body found floating in the waters off Pekon Balam, Pesisir Utara District, Pesisir Barat Regency, Lampung, is not a victim of the missing KM Arupadatu I.
The body of Surakman, also known as Sukarman (60), a crew member of the KM Arupadhatu I speedboat, which was carrying a group of journalists and lost contact in the Sunda Strait, Pandeglang, has been transported to Jakarta on Thursday (9/24/2026).
Banten Police Chief Inspector General Hengki stated that the speedboat KM Arupadatu I, carrying five journalists and three crew members, has not yet been found, and has lost contact in the Sunda Strait, Pandeglang.
The Bengkulu Regional Police will send the body of Surakman, also known as Sukarman (60), a crew member of the KM Arupadatu I speedboat, carrying a group of journalists who lost contact in the Sunda Strait, Pandeglang, on Monday (9/7/2026).
Tangerang Police Water and Air Unit expanded search patrols in Tangerang waters for five journalists missing during Mount Anak Krakatau coverage. Read the full news.
