Student Murder Suspect In Depok Involved In 2 Rape Cases, Metro Police Take Over Handling

Dirreskrimum Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Wira Satya Triputra (left) together with the Head of Public Relations of the Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Ade Ary Syam Indradi (medium)/PHOTO: Rizky Adytia-VOI

Suspect Argiyan Arbirama has not only committed the crime of murder against Kayla Rizki Andini. The perpetrators were also involved in two cases of rape and molestation. The handling of the two cases will be withdrawn to Polda Metro Jaya.

"Then related to the two LPs that have been reported, of course we will coordinate with the local regional unit. Later for the LP, we will withdraw the handling at the Director of General Crimes at the Metro Jaya Police," said Director of General Criminal Investigation of the Metro Jaya Police Kombes Wira Satya Triputra to reporters, Monday, January 22.

Argiyan was reported on suspicion of sexual intercourse with a child on January 3, 2024. A day later, he was again policed on suspicion of rape.

"So on the 3rd and 4th (suspects) this commits 2 criminal acts," he said.

For the development of the handling of the two rape case reports, said Wira, it is still at the investigation stage. The Depok Metro Police investigation team that is currently handling it is still collecting evidence.

"Regarding the previous 2 reports, of course this report is still being investigated," he said

Moreover, Argiyan is also said to be quite slippery. Because, immediately fled outside the area after carrying out the torture.

"The perpetrator himself was quite slippery, which was possible after committing an act at that time he fled outside the area," said Wira.

Argiyan is currently named a suspect in the murder case against Kayla Rizki Andini.

The case was first revealed when Kayla's body was found in one of the rented houses in Sukmajaya, Depok City, Thursday, January 18.

Argiyan was arrested at the Ki Ageng Cem embracing bus terminal, North Kesesi, Kesesi District, Pekalongan Regency, Central Java, January 19.

In this case, investigators charged him with Article 338 of the Criminal Code concerning murder, and or 351 paragraph 3 of the Criminal Code concerning persecution that resulted in the death of people, and/or rape of Article 285 of the Criminal Code with a maximum threat of 15 years in prison.