Central Java - Temanggung Police, Central Java, detained two brothers with the initials GPS (18) and HSA (16) who were suspected of breaking into a cell phone shop in Pringsurat District. The results of the theft will be used by the two perpetrators to top up virtual games.

Temanggung Deputy Chief of Police Kompol Ahmad Ghifar said the two suspects entered the shop located in Banjarsari Hamlet, Kebumen Village, Pringsurat District, Temanggung Regency by damaging the door.

They managed to steal a number of cell phones of various brands, cash, television, portable speakers, hundreds of data package vouchers and hundreds of starter packs with a total value of around Rp. 70 million.

"They broke into the shop in the early hours of the morning. The idea was stolen by GPS and HSA agreed. The two then rode a motorbike to the location. GPS and HSA drained the goods in the shop," he said in Temanggung, Antara, Monday, November 29.

He said that when he got home, it turned out that several cell phones were damaged and then thrown into the Progo River.

The Pringsurat Police Chief, AKP Marimin, added that the cash had been used up for various needs, including top ups for online games, which are their favorite pastime, both of whom are still in school.

"The GPS suspect was charged with Article 363 of the Criminal Code with a maximum sentence of 7 years in prison. Meanwhile, HSA was charged with the Children's Law," he said.

The GPS suspect admitted that he was forced to steal to pay rent and also to play online games. He mentioned that he had previously stolen from Secang, Pingit, and Temanggung.


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