It's Erik Sitohang's Turn, The Head Of An Ormas In Medan, Arrested By Police For Palak Merchants

MEDAN - Illegal levies in Medan are often seen on social media. After the 'big brother' who went viral for challenging the 'Police to come' was arrested, it was the turn of the head of the mass organization in Medan to be arrested by the police.

His name is Erik Sitohang. He was arrested by the police for harassing a trader on Rakyat, Gang Buntu Street, District of Medan Perjuangan. The incident was recorded by the victim and went viral on social media.

"The extortion incident occurred on Wednesday, September 22. Now, today the man who committed the offense has been arrested", said the East Medan Police Chief, Kompol M Arifin, accompanied by the Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of the East Medan Police, Iptu Jefri Simamora, Thursday, September 23.

Kompol Arifin said investigators were still investigating the perpetrators of extortion who were troubling the community.

"I emphasize that the Medan Timur Police will not forgive and tolerate people who carry out acts of thuggery to make the community restless", he said.

Arifin also appealed to the public and traders not to be afraid to report the acts of thuggery experienced.

"Of course the report received will be immediately followed up by the East Medan Police to eradicate the perpetrators of thuggery", he said.

Meanwhile, Erik Sitohang admitted that he had asked traders for IDR 20,000 for security reasons.

"Only once have I asked traders for security money", he said.