Attempted kidnapping in Jakarta linked to disapproval of relationship

Police in North Jakarta have arrested two men suspected of attempting to kidnap a 70-year-old man in the Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) area. The elderly victim was walking in his neighborhood when the attempted abduction occurred.

One of the suspects, identified as CW, allegedly has a personal connection to the victim's family. Authorities believe the motive stemmed from a romantic relationship that the victim did not approve of, according to Jakarta Metropolitan Police spokesperson Senior Commissioner Budi Hermanto. CW reportedly enlisted a partner, FAP, to help carry out the kidnapping.

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The relationship was allegedly driven by personal or romantic issues that were not approved.

According to the head of the Penjaringan Sector Police's Criminal Investigation Unit, Inspector Sampson Sosa Hutapea, the victim's disapproval was due to CW already being married with children. Despite this, CW allegedly continued the relationship and sought to discuss it with the victim, who refused.

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But was rejected (by the victim).

Angered by the rejection, CW and FAP allegedly drove to the victim's residence, monitored his movements, and waited for him to go for his morning walk. FAP then reportedly exited the car, forcibly pulled the victim inside, and a struggle ensued, causing the victim to fall. The victim's cries for help prompted the suspects to flee the scene.

The suspects are now facing charges under Articles 17 and 18, read with Articles 450 and/or 471 of the Indonesian Criminal Code, with a maximum penalty of 12 years imprisonment.

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Facing a maximum prison sentence of 12 years for this criminal act.