This 54-Year-Old Man Goes Viral, Withdraws IDR 20,000 To Residents Who Want To Enter The Lockdown Area

JAKARTA - The police arrested a man with the initials R (54) who went viral for allegedly withdrawing money from people who wanted to go through residential areas. In fact, the housing has implemented a mini-lockdown due to the spread of COVID-19.

"Yes, one (perpetrator) has been arrested," said Kebon Jeruk Police Chief Commissioner Robinson Manurung to reporters, Friday, July 2.

The man's action went viral when the Instagram account @gojek24jam uploaded a video showing a woman driving a car unable to pass through a residential area. The reason is due to the condition of the closed portal.

Then, a man appeared who asked the woman for Rp. 20,000 if she wanted the portal to be opened. But the woman refused.

Continuing, Kompol Robinson even though R (54) has been secured, his side cannot ensnare him with the law. This is because the criminal element is not fulfilled because he has not received the money. "Nothing. If you say extortion, the money has not been received," he said.

Moreover, the problem has been resolved amicably. R also made a statement not to repeat his actions.

"But it's clear, I apologize for making a statement," he said.