South Kuta Police, Bali, arrested three debt collectors for hitting an online motorcycle taxi driver (ojol) named Deka Prasetyo Mahardiko.
The three perpetrators are known to be Azizmon Yoaquim Dance, Damianus Bebioja, and Yohanes Dhe. The three were arrested by police on Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai, Jimbaran, Badung Regency, Tuesday (18/11), after the beating went viral on social media (medsos).
South Kuta Police Chief, Komang I Komang Agus Dharmana confirmed the commotion. The three suspected perpetrators, Azizmon Yoaquim Dance, Damianus Bebioja, and Yohanes Dhae, were immediately arrested for further questioning.
"As soon as they received the information, the members went straight to the TKP, secured the parties, and took them all to the Sector Police to prevent further commotion," said Kompol Agus, in a written statement, Wednesday, November 19.
The incident took place in the parking lot of KFC Jimbaran, Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai, South Kuta District, Badung Regency, Bali. The rioting incident occurred on Tuesday (18/11) afternoon.
A man named Deka Prasetyo Mahardiko is suspected of being the victim of a beating by three men who later became known to work as debt collectors.
The incident occurred at around 15.30 WITA, when the victim was about to take his motorbike in the parking area. Suddenly, three perpetrators came to the victim and asked about the vehicle ownership.
From temporary information, the perpetrators have been at the location since noon because they are looking for a motorcycle unit that is suspected of having problems in paying credit.
The situation, which was originally in the form of conversation, usually changes in heat when there is a key struggle between the victim and one of the perpetrators. The quarrel was inevitable that led to acts of violence.
"The victim admitted that he was headed and beaten by the perpetrators, causing injuries to the lips and pain to the nose and head," he added.
The commotion caught the attention of visitors and local residents. Video footage circulating on social media made the situation even more crowded, so the police immediately headed to the location.
From the provisional information, the perpetrators argued that they were checking the vehicle unit related to credit arrears. However, the debate at the location led to physical action against the victim.
"Regarding this problem, the victim has made an official report at the South Kuta Police. Meanwhile, this case is still being handled by the Criminal Investigation Unit for further investigation," he said.
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