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Man Arrested for Extortion During Persib Championship Parade in Bandung

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A man was arrested in Bandung, Indonesia, for extorting money from a car driver during a championship parade for the Persib football club.
  • The suspect, identified by the initial D, allegedly committed the act while under the influence of alcohol.
  • The incident went viral on social media, prompting police action after the victim did not initially report the crime.

Authorities in Bandung, Indonesia, have arrested a man identified by the initial D for allegedly extorting money from a car driver during a victory parade for the Persib football club. The incident occurred on Sunday, May 24, 2026, along Jalan I.R H Djuanda in Bandung.

According to police reports, the suspect allegedly demanded 50,000 Indonesian Rupiah from the driver of a car with a Jakarta license plate. The arrest followed the incident gaining significant attention after going viral on social media platforms. Police were alerted to the situation after observing the viral video, as the victim had not initially filed a formal complaint.

The suspect has been secured, and is now at the Coblong Police Station, where investigations and interrogation proceedings are being conducted.

— Kompol Ricky EriksonConfirming the arrest and ongoing investigation of the suspect.

Kompol Ricky Erikson, head of the Coblong Police, stated that the suspect was apprehended after the event circulated online. The man is currently being held at the Coblong Police Station, where investigations and interrogations are underway. It is believed the suspect was celebrating Persib's championship win while consuming alcohol, and allegedly resorted to extortion due to a lack of funds.

The suspect lacked money and then asked a car driver.

— Kompol Ricky EriksonExplaining the alleged motive behind the extortion.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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