TNI Confirms Video Of An Individual Asking For IDR 2 Million For A Economy Car In Sumatra Is A Hoax

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JAKARTA - Head of the Indonesian Armed Forces Information Center (Kapuspen) Maj. Gen. (Mar) Freddy Ardianzah denied that there were soldiers who made illegal levies (extortion) on a man who claimed to be asked for money when he borrowed a firecar to deliver logistics during a flash flood in Sumatra.

"The person concerned has confirmed and apologized, yes, that it is not true," he said when contacted, Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

Freddy explained that the TNI will always respond to every complaint and complaint from the public. However, he requested that the complaint be not just a confession or claim. According to him, evidence must be included in order to be followed up.

Nevertheless, he emphasized that soldiers who are proven to have committed violations will be dealt with according to the applicable law.

"In the midst of this difficult time, I hope there will be no provocative and disinformation actions from certain parties. Including within the TNI, we do not expect any violations and actions that deviate from the provisions," he said.

This misunderstanding continued with a video clarifying the man who claimed to have been involved in extortion with his parents.

In the recording, the man who was later identified as Muhammad Asyaf apologized to the TNI institution.

"I want to clarify correctly that I uploaded a video on Monday, saying that I spoke wrong to the TNI agency. I want to apologize sincerely without coercion by the TNI agency," said Asyaf.

He then mentioned the request for Rp2 million by Kodim soldiers he got from the group on his social media.

"Because I have communication in my group, in the aid volunteers. So I want to apologize profusely to the TNI agency," he said.

A video circulating showing a man venting has been asked for money when he wanted to borrow a hearse to deliver logistics during a flash flood in Sumatra.

Narasi dalam video yang diunggah akun Instagram @folkkonoha, menjelaskan ingin meminta bantuan ke Kodim untuk dipinjaran mobil kaca. Kendaraan itu rencananya digunakan untuk mengangkat logistik ke kawasan Pangkalan Brandan, Kabupaten Langkat, Sumatera Utara (Sumut).

However, the TNI said they asked for money if they wanted facilities. He also admitted that he asked for help from members of the council. However, the man found the same thing.

"Well, the Kodim people asked for Rp. 2 million bro. Nego, nego nego, nego bro and TNI bro," the man explained.