JAKARTA - A man with the initials TF who was suspected of sexually harassing a female pedestrian in the Jalan Buaran area, Klender, Duren Sawit District, East Jakarta, was arrested by residents on Sunday night, April 20, 2025.
The perpetrator was caught red-handed after carrying out his action by suddenly squeezing the back of the victim's body. The depraved act suddenly drew anger from local residents.
"This perpetrator robbed a woman on foot," said Adit, one of the local residents, to reporters, Monday, April 21.
The victim, known to have the initials D, was walking alone at the scene. Suddenly, the perpetrator who was riding a motorcycle approached from behind and squeezed the victim's buttocks.
The screams of the victims immediately attracted the attention of the residents. The perpetrators who tried to escape were chased by the residents until they were finally arrested.
"The perpetrator panicked and fled, but was chased by the children and residents. After being caught, the perpetrator was attacked by the masses," explained Adit.
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To avoid the increasingly brutal tantrums of residents, the perpetrators were immediately secured to the nearest environmental security post by a number of residents. After the conducive situation, the perpetrator was handed over to the police.
Apart from the perpetrators, the motorbike used in the action was also secured as evidence.
Taken to the East Jakarta Metro Police Next, the perpetrators and evidence were taken to the Women and Children Protection Unit (PPA) of the East Jakarta Metro Police by members of the Duren Sawit Police to undergo further investigation and examination.
Until this news was revealed, the police were still investigating the motives and possible other victims of the similar actions carried out by TF.
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