Debt Collector and TNI Soldier Among Four Arrested for Assaulting Brimob Members in Banten

Authorities in Banten, Indonesia, have arrested four individuals in connection with the alleged assault of two members of the elite Mobile Brigade (Brimob) police unit. The suspects, identified as debt collectors and one soldier from the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), were apprehended following the incident at the Fatimah Hospital in Serang City.

According to Kombes Pol Dian Setyawan, Director of General Criminal Investigation at the Banten Regional Police, the four arrested individuals played different roles in the attack. "A total of four perpetrators have been arrested, all of whom were present at the scene with different roles," Setyawan stated. Their alleged actions included throwing stones, issuing threats, extortion, and attempting to seize the victims' vehicle.

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A total of four perpetrators have been arrested, all of whom were present at the scene with different roles.

While the police are handling the civilian suspects, the TNI is investigating the involvement of its soldier. Kombes Pol Maruli Ahiles, Head of Public Relations for the Banten Regional Police, confirmed the TNI soldier's involvement and stated that the military police would handle the disciplinary action. "The Banten Police are handling the case related to civilian perpetrators," Ahiles clarified.

Six other individuals have been identified as suspects and are currently being sought by authorities. The incident reportedly began when debt collectors approached the wife of one of the Brimob members, who worked at the hospital. The situation escalated when the victim arrived with colleagues, leading to a confrontation and the subsequent assault. The debt collectors allegedly used an app to track vehicles with overdue payments, stopping them to demand money from the owners. Police have seized mobile phones and vehicles as evidence and are charging the suspects under laws related to assault, threats, and extortion, which carry a maximum sentence of seven years imprisonment.

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The Banten Police are handling the case related to civilian perpetrators.