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Brunei Influencer Woodyrman Admits to Assaulting Man to Death While Drunk
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Brunei Influencer Woodyrman Admits to Assaulting Man to Death While Drunk

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • A Brunei-based influencer, Woodyrman, is accused of fatally assaulting a man in Jakarta.
  • The assault occurred after an argument and involved a glass bottle, leading to the victim's death weeks later.
  • The influencer reportedly acted under the influence of alcohol and faces charges under Indonesia's new criminal code.

A social media influencer from Brunei, identified as Mohamad Irman Ali, 33, also known as Woodyrman, has been named a suspect in a fatal assault case in Jakarta. Police report that the incident occurred on May 6, with the victim, MHF, 30, passing away on May 16 after weeks in intensive care.

The perpetrator stated he was under the influence of alcoholic beverages or hard liquor.

โ€” Ipda Breggy Yesaya Imanuel, Team Leader of Sub-directorate of Resmob, Polda Metro JayaConfirming the suspect's state at the time of the assault.

According to police, the altercation began with a verbal dispute and a physical push between the influencer and the victim. During the confrontation, Woodyrman was reportedly carrying a bag containing a glass bottle. When he struck the victim, the bottle also hit the victim's head, causing him to fall onto the sidewalk.

The perpetrator carried a goodie bag containing a bottle. As a result, when the perpetrator hit the victim, the glass bottle also hit the victim's head, causing the victim to fall onto the sidewalk.

โ€” Ipda Breggy Yesaya ImanuelDescribing the weapon used and the immediate aftermath of the blow.

Woodyrman has stated that he was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident. He is currently being investigated under Articles 466 and 468 of Indonesia's new Criminal Code (KUHP), which deal with assault resulting in death. The motive for the assault is still under investigation, though initial findings suggest a personal issue between the two individuals, as they knew each other.

The victim later experienced a coma and his condition worsened, so on May 16, 2026, the victim was declared dead.

โ€” Ipda Breggy Yesaya ImanuelDetailing the victim's medical decline and eventual death.

The victim was initially treated at RSPP Jakarta Selatan, where he fell into a coma and his condition deteriorated, ultimately leading to his death. Police are continuing their investigation to fully understand the circumstances and motivations behind the assault.

For further motives, we are still investigating, but based on the initial examination, the verbal and physical altercation between the victim and the perpetrator was caused by a personal problem, as the victim and perpetrator knew each other.

โ€” Ipda Breggy Yesaya ImanuelExplaining the current status of the motive investigation.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.