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Celebrity Adam Deni Arrested for Shop Vandalism in North Jakarta

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Celebrity Adam Deni has been arrested and charged with vandalizing a shop in Cilincing, North Jakarta.
  • He confessed to the acts and requested restorative justice to resolve the case.
  • The vandalism, which included damaging signs, walls, and furniture, caused an estimated Rp 15 million in damages.

Indonesian celebrity Adam Deni Gearaka has been arrested and is now in custody at the North Jakarta Metro Police after being named a suspect in the vandalism of a shop in Cilincing, North Jakarta. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

The legal status of ADG has been raised to suspect and he is now officially detained.

โ€” Budi HermantoPolice Head of Public Relations of Polda Metro Jaya confirming Adam Deni's arrest and suspect status.

Police confirmed Deni's arrest and detention, stating he confessed to his actions during questioning. The 30-year-old celebrity has also requested a resolution through restorative justice mechanisms. According to police, the dispute stemmed from a personal disagreement, but intimidation with a weapon and property destruction are being handled professionally under the law.

Authorities detailed that Deni entered the victim's business premises and damaged several facilities, including a shop sign, partition walls, chairs, and sanitary facilities. He allegedly intimidated a security guard by displaying an airsoft gun he carried. The vandalism continued on Thursday evening, June 18, 2026, when Deni allegedly damaged the victim's parked car.

Adam Deni admitted to all his actions during the examination. The 30-year-old celebrity also submitted a request for case resolution through the restorative justice mechanism.

โ€” Budi HermantoDescribing Adam Deni's confession and request for restorative justice.

Following reports from employees and security, police apprehended Deni at the scene and transferred the case to the North Jakarta Metro Police. The victim reportedly suffered approximately Rp 15 million in material losses due to the damage. Deni faces charges under Article 521 of the Indonesian Criminal Code (KUHP) for damaging another person's property.

According to Budi, Adam Deni's actions began with a personal dispute. However, he emphasized that acts of intimidation with weapons and property destruction must still be processed professionally in accordance with legal provisions.

โ€” Budi HermantoExplaining the police's stance on the incident despite the personal dispute.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.