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JAKARTA – A young man with the initials AML (37) in the Tanah Abang area, Central Jakarta was judged by a mob after an attempt to confiscate valuables belonging to the victim initialed JC. In carrying out its actions, AML claimed to be a police officer.

The Head of Criminal Investigation Unit for Tanah Abang Police, AKP Fiernando Ardiansyah, explained that the incident began when the perpetrator came to the victim and claimed to be a member of the National Police. Then the perpetrator forced to ask for the victim's bag.

"Initially it happened in Menteng, for the TKP, of course, it was Menteng. The victim was approached by the perpetrator, and the perpetrator asked for his bag by claiming to be the police," said Fiernando when contacted by VOI, Tuesday, April 5.

Fiernando also said that at that time the perpetrator opened the victim's bag and only took the victim's cellphone. Next, the victim was asked to come with him on a motorbike. He said, still according to Kanit, the victim wanted to be taken to the police station.

"The victim was invited to ride a motorbike, he said he was invited to the police station," he explained.

After being invited to ride a motorbike, the victim began to suspect the perpetrator. The victim asked the perpetrator to stop the car. After stopping, the victim fought back against the perpetrator. The perpetrators were arrested by residents.

"This victim is suspicious of why the police are doing this. He (the perpetrator) is not a member and is being detained by residents," he said.

The robbery took place at around 05.00 WIB. The perpetrator was arrested at around 08.26 WIB. Fiernando said the victim had nothing to lose. He said the perpetrators are currently being held at the Menteng Metro Police.


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