Coalition of Civil Society Demands Police Reveal the Death of the Guard of the Former Jampidsus House Febrie Ardiansyah

JAKARTA - The Civil Society Coalition urges law enforcement officials to investigate the death of Sutrimo, a house guard and head of the household of former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus) Febrie Ardiansyah, in a transparent, independent, and accountable manner.

The demand was conveyed by the liaison of the Civil Society Coalition from DEJURE, Bhatara Ibnu Reza, together with a number of civil society organizations that are members of the coalition, namely Imparsial, Centra Initiative, Raksha Initiatives, Indonesia Risk Center, and Human Rights Working Group (HRWG).

According to Bhatara, the death of Sutrimo, which was reported to have occurred on July 23, 2026 after being found unconscious in the Kebayoran Baru area, South Jakarta, was a serious incident that must be thoroughly revealed.

"States must ensure that investigations are independent, evidence-based, free of conflicts of interest, and do not stop at administrative clarifications," Bhatara said in a written statement, Tuesday, June 28, 2026.

He emphasized that the disclosure of the case was not only aimed at finding out the cause of the victim's death, but also became a benchmark for the state's commitment to protecting the right to life, enforcing the law fairly, and ensuring that no one is immune from the law.

"Justice for Sutrimo and his family must be sought through a transparent, accountable, impartial, and respectful process of the victim's dignity," he said.

The coalition considers that every alleged unnatural death must be investigated quickly, thoroughly, independently, impartially, and open to public scrutiny so as not to create public distrust in the law enforcement process.

In addition, Bhatara emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of evidence from the beginning of the investigation. According to him, all evidence related to the case, ranging from the location of the incident, medical records, the victim's last communication, CCTV footage, witness statements, to digital traces, must be secured immediately.

"Delay or negligence in securing evidence has the potential to hinder the disclosure of facts and open the door to impunity," he said.

The coalition also highlighted Sutrimo's position as a domestic worker who is considered vulnerable in private employment relations. Therefore, legal protection for domestic workers must be a serious concern for the state.

On the other hand, the victim's connection to the house of a former high-ranking law enforcement official makes the case considered to have high sensitivity. Therefore, the investigation process must meet stricter standards of accountability, including preventing conflicts of interest and ensuring no intervention.

The coalition also reminded the importance of upholding the principle of a fair trial from the early stages of the investigation. They assessed that the disclosure of the case should not be built on stigma against victims or speculation that is not supported by evidence.

"However, information that is public right must still be conveyed proportionally," said Batara.

In addition, the victim's family is entitled to receive clear information regarding the progress of the investigation, legal and psychosocial assistance, access to legal processes, and security guarantees during the process.

In its statement, the Civil Society Coalition urged the police to reveal in a clear, fast, professional, and accountable manner the entire series of events that led to Sutrimo's death. They also asked Komnas HAM, LPSK, Kompolnas, and the Ombudsman to carry out their oversight functions in accordance with their respective authorities.

"The coalition also asks the President to pay special attention to handling the case so that the legal process runs fairly, transparently, independently, and based on evidence," concluded Batara.