Confrontation of the alleged sexual violence case at the Metro Jaya Police, three people were arrested.

JAKARTA - The process of confrontation between the suspects and witnesses in handling the case of alleged sexual violence at the Polda Metro Jaya was tense and had triggered a riot. Both parties are known to have come with a mass of supporters when the agenda of the examination was held, Thursday, March 26, 2026.

The situation heated up when the witnesses and suspects were met. The argument was inevitable until it ended in alleged persecution. Investigators who had anticipated the potential for friction immediately blocked and separated the two groups to prevent a wider clash. This step was successful in calming the situation.

Head of Public Relations of the Metro Jaya Police, Kombes Pol Budi Hermanto, said the dynamics on the ground had been handled professionally.

"From the beginning we have anticipated the potential for friction because both parties are accompanied. Investigators immediately took firm steps by separating the two parties so that the situation remained under control," said Budi in Jakarta, Monday, March 30, 2026.

Information collected indicates that the tension was not only triggered by the matter that was being confronted, but also other issues outside the case.

"One party is suspected of having another conflict with the suspect who also stirs emotions," he said.

Following up on the incident, the Subdit Jatanras Ditreskrimum Polda Metro Jaya moved quickly and has arrested three perpetrators of persecution to be processed in accordance with applicable laws.

"This step is part of the commitment of the Metro Jaya Police in taking firm action against every criminal act and maintaining a safe and conducive kamtibmas situation," he said.

Despite being colored by tension, the examination continued with adjustments to the mechanism. The victim refused to face the suspect directly, so the investigators implemented a separate examination to maintain the security and comfort of all parties.

"We ensure that the handling of this case continues to be professional, proportional, and measured, while still prioritizing the protection of victims and maintaining the kamtibmas situation," said Budi.

It is known that in this case, a man with the initials F has been named a suspect since July 2025 and was included in the wanted list (DPO) before meeting the investigators' call.

This case was reported by the victim with the initials RIS regarding the alleged sexual violence that occurred on October 30, 2022 in the boardroom on the 2nd floor of the Bapera DPP Building, Central Jakarta. A number of witnesses and experts have been examined to strengthen the evidence.

Meanwhile, F's lawyer, Irwansyah Putra, explained that the incident occurred when his client met the confrontation call with the complainant at the request of the DKI Jakarta Attorney General's Office (JPU) at the RPK PPA investigator room of the Polda Metro Jaya.

Irwansyah said that his client came around 12.30 WIB and was asked to go upstairs by the investigators. However, the situation suddenly turned violent.

"Suddenly there was a shout 'let's start, where is the person'. After that many people came in and immediately there was a beating and beating," said Irwansyah in his statement.

He said that a number of people suspected of being involved were the masses brought by someone with the initials FAR.

Another lawyer, R.L. Liston Marpaung, said the situation was out of control. Some people even used chairs and tables to attack.

The legal team tried to protect their client, F, from the attack. After the incident, F was rushed to Pondok Indah Hospital, South Jakarta.

The F party has also reported the incident of beating to the police and plans to escort the legal process.

"We have made a police report and will escort it until there are suspects," said Liston.

In addition, the legal team also plans to report the alleged negligence of investigators to the Propam Unit of the Metro Jaya Police.

"We will coordinate to report the actions of investigators who are considered not to be prompt during the incident," said Liston.