24 TNI Soldiers Have Been Examined Regarding Prada Lucky Died Allegedly Persecuted By Senior

Head of the Information Service of the Indonesian Army Brigadier General TNI Wahyu Yudhayana gave a statement at the Batujajar Special Forces Education and Training Center, West Bandung, Friday (8/8/2025). ANTARA/Ricky Prayoga

Head of the Army Information Service (Kadispenad) Brigadier General Wahyu Yudhayana revealed that around 24 people had been investigated in the case of the death of an Army soldier in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) named Prada Lucky Chepril Saputra Namo who was allegedly abused by his senior.

Wahyu said those being questioned were the alleged perpetrators of the persecution and witnesses of the death of Second Private (Prada) Lucky Chepril while on duty at the Development Territorial Battalion 834 Waka Nga Mere, Nagekeo, NTT.

"Until now, there are more than 24 people who are being examined, both as suspected perpetrators and witnesses. All were questioned during the examination process," Wahyu said when met at the Pusdiklatpassus, Batujajar, West Bandung, Friday, as reported by Antara.

Currently, said Kadispenad, all the alleged perpetrators of the persecution of Prada Lucky and witnesses in the case that occurred in one of the units under Kodam IX/Udayana are being investigated intensively by the Military Police Detachment (Denpom) in Kupang, NTT.

"After finding evidence and facts as well as the level of involvement of each member, the leadership of the Indonesian Army has said that the legal process will be carried out in accordance with applicable regulations," he said.

Wahyu invites all parties to jointly follow and wait for the results of the investigation that is being carried out by the Military Police of Kodam IX/Udayana and the Military Police Detachment in Kupang.

"Of course, for this incident, we from the ranks of the Indonesian Army express our deep condolences and regret that this incident must occur. We will convey further developments, especially regarding personnel who are proven to be involved and will undergo the legal process in accordance with their respective responsibilities," Wahyu added.

Previously, an Indonesian Army soldier named Prada Lucky Chepril Saputra Namo was reported to have died on Wednesday (6/8) at 10.30 WITA after receiving intensive care for four days at the Aeramo General Hospital, Nagekeo, NTT.

Prada Lucky has only been a TNI soldier for two months and officially joined the Indonesian Army in May 2025.

After completing his education in Buleleng, Bali, Prada Lucky was placed in the Development Territorial Battalion 834 Waka Nga Mere, Nagekeo Regency, NTT.