Jakarta Police Name 45 Suspects After Parliament Complex Riot

Jakarta police have officially named 45 individuals as suspects following a riot that erupted after a protest outside the parliament complex. The unrest, which occurred on Thursday, August 27, led to arrests and subsequent investigations.

According to Senior Commissioner Iman Imannudin, the director of General Crimes Investigation for the Jakarta Metro Police, the suspects have been identified within six distinct clusters. "Based on evidence and witnesses gathered during the investigation, we have now named 45 people as suspects for vandalism and assault, and three as suspects for the misuse of sharp weapons," Iman announced at a press conference.

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Based on evidence and witnesses gathered during the investigation, we have now named 45 people as suspects for vandalism and assault, and three as suspects for the misuse of sharp weapons.

The police detailed that one cluster involved 153 minors, who have been transferred to the Sub-Directorate for the Protection of Women and Children and Human Trafficking for further processing. This group included individuals ranging from 12 to 18 years old, with a significant number being teenagers. Other clusters comprised adults identified as ordinary rioters, those suspected of vandalizing public facilities and assaulting people, and individuals caught with sharp weapons.

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This group consisted of 25 school dropouts, two 12-year-olds, one 13-year-old, three 14-year-olds, 23 15-year-olds, 47 16-year-olds, 64 17-year-olds, and 10 18-year-olds, three of whom were girls.

Investigators are also examining potential roles of mobilizers, financiers, and recruiters in instigating the riots. "Investigators are also probing those who exploit children for illegal activities. This potentially violates the provisions of the Child Protection Law," Iman added, highlighting concerns about the exploitation of minors.

Iman stressed that while the police respect the public's right to express their views, such actions must be conducted in an orderly, peaceful, and responsible manner, without causing damage to public property or endangering public safety.

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Investigators are also probing those who exploit children for illegal activities. This potentially violates the provisions of the Child Protection Law.