JAKARTA - Hotman Paris Hutapea's lawyer expressed his readiness to provide legal assistance to Hogi Minaya, the husband of a robbery victim in Sleman, Yogyakarta Special Region, who was sentenced to six years in prison after chasing the perpetrators of the crime who took his wife's bag.
The statement was made by Hotman through a video upload on social media. In the video, Hogi is seen holding a whiteboard with a message that he was convicted for trying to protect his family.
"I Hogi Minaya became a suspect for defending my wife. My wife was robbed. I chased the culprit, the wretched robber because of his own negligence. Now I have been sentenced to six years in prison. Is it wrong for me to protect my family from crime?" wrote Hogi on the board.
Responding to the case, Hotman emphasized that his legal team was ready to intervene.
"The Hotman 911 team is ready to provide legal assistance. His family can contact the Hotman 911 team," said Hotman.
The upload triggered a wide response from netizens. Many voiced their support for Hogi to get justice, as well as questioning the aspect of self-defense in the case.
This case began on April 26, 2025 at around 05.30 WIB on Solo Street, Maguwoharjo, Sleman. Hogi's wife, Arsita (39), was the victim of a snatching while riding a motorcycle after returning from the market. The victim's bag was seized by two perpetrators who then fled.
Knowing the incident, Hogi chased the perpetrator using a car. During the pursuit, the perpetrator's motorcycle had an accident and hit a wall, causing both of them to die.
Investigators then named Hogi as a suspect. He was considered negligent while driving the vehicle, causing the accident, although his actions were triggered by an attempt to pursue the perpetrator of the crime.
The determination of the legal status triggered public debate. Some people consider Hogi's actions as a form of self-defense and protection of the family, while law enforcement officers see an element of traffic negligence.
Currently, Hogi has not been detained and is in the status of a city detainee. He is required to report regularly to the Sleman Police while awaiting further legal proceedings.
The case is now under wide scrutiny, especially regarding the limits between self-defense and criminal liability in emergency situations. With the entry of the Hotman 911 team, this case is expected to receive attention again in the next legal process.
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