Local Thugs Accused of Extortion and Intimidation Against Wood Craftsmen in West Bandung, Police Hunt Suspects

A video capturing alleged extortion and intimidation by local thugs against wood craftsmen in Cimareme Village, Ngamprah District, West Bandung Regency, West Java, has gone viral on social media. The incident, which involved demands for money and resulted in verbal altercations and threats, is now under police investigation.

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We have received the report, we have gone to the scene, and we are currently investigating.

According to Ipda Endang Eris Kadarisman, the Head of Criminal Investigation at the Padalarang Police, the victim has filed a report. "We have received the report, we have gone to the scene, and we are currently investigating," Endang stated on Tuesday. Initial findings from victims and the community suggest the alleged perpetrators frequently engage in extortion, even if the amounts are small.

"They often extort and intimidate. The amounts aren't large, maybe Rp 5,000, 10,000, 30,000. It's been like this for a long time," Endang explained. The police have profiled the individuals seen in the video and have identified three suspects whose whereabouts are currently unknown. Authorities are actively searching for them.

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They often extort and intimidate. The amounts aren't large, maybe Rp 5,000, 10,000, 30,000. It's been like this for a long time.

The incident has caused significant unease within the community, highlighting a persistent problem of petty extortion in the area.

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We have profiled the people in the video and indeed there are several names we have obtained and we are currently pursuing those suspected. There are three people, their identities have been obtained.