JAKARTA A brutal robbery took place on Jalan Kebon Kacang I, RT 06/02, Kebon Kacang Village, Tanah Abang District, Central Jakarta. A woman with the initials KDN (23) became a victim of neck confinement by robbers with the initials MF (25) while walking alone on Sunday night, March 9, 2025, at around 20.00 WIB.

According to information from the Central Jakarta Metro Police Chief, Kombes Susatyo Purnomo Condro, the perpetrator MF approached the victim from behind and kicked him until he fell. After that, MF immediately draped a knife around KDN's neck and threatened him. When the victim screamed for help and tried to fight back, the perpetrator viciously slashed his neck using the knife he was carrying.

"The perpetrator tried to seize the victim's bag in a brutal way. The victim suffered serious lacerations to the neck and fingers due to the sharp weapon used by the perpetrator," said Kombes Susatyo when confirmed, Monday, March 10.

The victim KDN suffered serious injuries with a total of 20 stitches on the right side of the neck and fingers. After the incident, he was immediately rushed to the RSCM for medical treatment.

Efforts To Arrest Perpetrators

Luckily, the screams of the victim who asked for help were heard by local residents who immediately reported the incident to the Singgah Ramadhan Kebon Kacang Post, which was guarded by the police. The panicked MF perpetrator tried to escape, but swiftly the Tanah Abang Metro Police Criminal Investigation Unit Opsnal Team managed to secure it at the scene.

"The confiscated evidence includes a black sweater jacket, a bag containing the victim's wallet and cellphone, as well as the results of the Visum Et Repertum from RSCM," said Kombes Susatyo.

Heavy Punishment Threat

For his actions, the suspect MF was charged with multiple articles, namely Article 365 of the Criminal Code concerning theft with Violence and Article 351 of the Criminal Code concerning Serious Persecution. The maximum penalty is 12 years in prison.

This sadistic robbery case has become a serious concern for the police. The authorities promised to process the perpetrator's law in accordance with applicable regulations so that similar incidents do not happen again.


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