PDIP Politician Faisal Marasabessy's Child Beating Suspect Surrendered After His Action Goes Viral On Social Media

Press Conference at Matro Jaya Police Headquarters (Photo: Rizky Adytia/VOi)

JAKARTA - Polda Metro Jaya has named Faisal Marasabessy as a suspect in the case of the beating of Justin Frederick. The perpetrator turned himself in to investigators shortly after the beating went viral on social media.

"The perpetrator surrendered himself by coming to the office of the Sub-Directorate of Resmob Polda Metro Jaya," said Head of Public Relations of Polda Metro Jaya Kombes E. Zulpan to reporters, Monday, June 6.

Based on the reports received, the beating, which was triggered by the suspect's arrogant actions, occurred around 12.30 WIB. A few hours later, after the video went viral, at 19.00 WIB, Faisal Marasabessy went to the Polda Metro Jaya.

So, the police immediately investigated. Until finally the son of the Chairman of the Youth Fighters Bravo 5 was named a suspect.

"They were examined later because the evidence supported the occurrence of this crime. So the investigators after examining determined 1 suspect in the name of Faisal Marasabessy," said Zulpan.

The beating case began with the arrogant action of Faisal Marasabessy while driving on the Gatot Subroto City Inner Toll Road, South Jakarta.

At that time, the car he was driving grazed Justin Frederick's vehicle. Until finally there was a fight and ended with a beating.

Currently, Faisal Marasabessy has been named a suspect. He was charged with Article 351 of the Criminal Code in conjunction with Article 170 of the Criminal Code. He also faces a maximum prison sentence of 9 years.