Thug Kalideres Arrested After The Motorcycle Driver's Trench On The Cross Road

Thugs who were arrested in Kalideres after the palak of motorcyclists in Kalideres, West Jakarta/ Photo: IST

JAKARTA - The act of bullying and extortion was carried out by a thug in the Mayora area, Kalideres, West Jakarta. The incident began when victim Wahyu Aditya, a Tangerang resident, stopped by the side of the road to rest, apparently approached by the perpetrator and carried out extortion.

"When I gave the small money, (the perpetrator) did not accept it, it had to be Rp. 50,000 or Rp. 100,000. Coincidentally, the wallet was only Rp. 50,000, previously (the perpetrator) did not want to. Instead, he asked for my cellphone. After some people finally took Rp. 50 thousand and (the perpetrator) immediately left," said the victim.

Perpetrators often carry out their actions in the area. The perpetrator's mode is by asking directly and threatening with violence against motorists who are stopping.

Furthermore, the burglary was reported to the Kalideres Police. Members of the Kalideres Police Criminal Investigation Unit immediately gave chase and succeeded in arresting the extortionist.

Kapolsek Kalideres AKP Syafri Wasdar confirmed the arrest of the perpetrator. The perpetrator with the initials BS (42), is homeless.

"The perpetrator was secured in the vicinity of the incident in front of majora, Kalideres, West Jakarta," said AKP Syafri when confirmed, Tuesday, February 7.

From the results of the investigation of the perpetrator, he was determined to commit burglary because he did not have a permanent job.

"He also doesn't have money to eat," he said.

In order to account for his actions, the perpetrator is subject to Article 368 of the Criminal Code.