Officers Investigate Extortion Case Of Trotoar Rental In Seberang Citywalk Sudirman

JAKARTA - Karet Tengsin Village has begun to intervene in relation to the circulation of viral videos of alleged illegal levies (extortion) for renting sidewalks by thugs to satay taichan traders on Jalan KH Mas Mansyur, across from Citywalk Sudirman, Tanah Abang District, Central Jakarta.

Head of Karet Tengsin Village, Hari Ananda admitted that his party was still conducting an investigation regarding whether the perpetrators of extortion were local residents or not.

"Still digging for temporary information (whether the perpetrators of extortion are residents of Karet Tengsin or not)," he told VOI, Thursday, November 2.

However, Hari was unable to explain further regarding the video of the alleged viral extortion.

As is known, the Tanah Abang Metro Police have begun to hunt down thugs who are involved in illegal levies (extortion) who are suspected of selling sidewalks to satay taikchan traders along Jalan KH Mas Mansyur, precisely across from Citywalk Sudirman, Karet Tengsin Village, Tanah Abang District, Central Jakarta.

"We are looking for ( thugs) together with the Satpol PP (the perpetrators)," said the Tanah Abang Metro Police Chief, Kompol Patar Mula Bona when confirmed by VOI, Wednesday, November 1.

Furthermore, the Tanah Abang Metro Police have also coordinated with the Tanah Abang sub-district to handle viral videos of alleged extortion in the sale of sidewalks.

"We have coordinated with the sub-district (Tanah Abang). We are looking for it," he said.