Ex-Soldier Arrested for Stealing Hospital Ventilator in Makassar

Authorities in Makassar, South Sulawesi, have arrested a former Indonesian Army (TNI) soldier for allegedly stealing a ventilator from an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at a local hospital. The stolen medical equipment is valued at around Rp200 million.

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Yes, the information is like that, but he has been examined by military police (PM). The person concerned is not an active TNI member.

The suspect, identified by the initials MH, was apprehended after the hospital reported the theft of one ventilator. Police investigations revealed that MH had previously worked as a medical technician at the hospital, granting him access to the area where medical equipment was stored. Investigators suspect the ventilator was taken without authorization and subsequently transferred to another party.

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Based on preliminary investigation results, the suspect was known to have worked as a medical technician at the hospital, so he had access to the area where medical equipment was stored. Investigators suspect one ventilator unit was taken without rights and then transferred to another party.

Police clarified that MH is not an active member of the TNI, having been discharged from service. This information was verified during the investigation process. MH is currently detained at the Pelabuhan Makassar Police station as the investigation proceeds. Authorities are working to gather further evidence, interview witnesses, and locate the stolen ventilator, which is believed to have been already transferred.

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We are clarifying information circulating in the community. The person concerned is not an active TNI member. This information has been verified during the investigation process.