The Motive For The Suspect Of Robbing An Online Taxi Driver Asking For Ransom: Paying Marriage Debt A Year Ago

JAKARTA - The police arrested MIS alias Ibnu who was the perpetrator of the robbery of an online taxi driver with the initials BI. From the results of the investigation, the motive behind the suspect's actions was economic problems.

"After further investigation, the motive for the suspect to commit this crime is an economic motive," said Head of Public Relations of Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Ade Ary Syam Indradi to reporters, Thursday, September 12.

The economic motive in question is that the suspect MIS alias Ibnu has a lot of debt to other people.

Although the nominal amount was not explained in detail, Ade said the suspect had debts since a year ago for the cost of marriage.

In addition, the suspect, who works as a security daily, must immediately pay off the debt.

"The suspect has a lot of debt and plans to pay off his debt about a year ago for the wedding fee process," said Ade.

It is known that the suspect MIS alias Ibnu had sent a canned letter to the victim. It contained asking for a ransom of Rp. 70 million.

In the letter, the perpetrator initially apologized for his actions. Then, asked the victim to send tens of millions of money to him.

The suspect also argued that the money would be used for his grandfather's medical expenses. In fact, including the E-wallet number.

Not only that, the suspect also threatened the victim if he did not hand over the money with the monimal, then his car would be sold.

Head of Unit 3 Subut Resmob Ditreskrimum Polda Metro Jaya Kompol Kadek Dwi confirmed the contents of the letter. However, denied the suspect's alibi regarding the money requested for his grandfather's medical expenses.

Because from the examination of MIS alias Ibnu admitted to robbery and asked for a ransom because he was in debt.

"As a result of the interrogation, the suspect has a lot of debt," said Kadek.

The robbery began when the victim received an order from the perpetrator. At first there was nothing strange or run as usual.

Until finally, upon arrival at the JORR Km 39 toll road, the suspect asked the victim to pull his car over on the grounds that he was about to urinate.

However, when the car had not stopped completely, the suspect immediately committed violence. The victim's neck was tied with a rope.

The victim took the initiative to brake suddenly so that the entanglement was released. However, it is necessary to take out sharp weapons and threaten them.

In a stopped car condition, the suspect asked the victim to get down and then run away with the car.