Man Held Captive for 17 Hours Over Debt in Tangerang, Indonesia

A man in Tangerang, Indonesia, endured a terrifying ordeal, being held captive for nearly 17 hours over a debt dispute. Iwan Kurniawan was found by police bound with plastic rope, his hands, feet, and head secured, and reportedly threatened with a knife. The incident began when Kurniawan and his wife were packing to move when he was allegedly abducted by two men on a motorcycle. His family only learned of his predicament after receiving disturbing photos and videos of him tied up. Police raided a house in Cibodasari, freeing Kurniawan and arresting two suspects, identified as F and W, who are father and son. The victim was allegedly intimidated throughout his captivity, with the suspects demanding repayment of a debt reportedly amounting to 30 million Indonesian rupiah. The case remains under investigation, and the two suspects face charges of deprivation of liberty under Article 466 of the Indonesian Criminal Code, carrying a maximum penalty of five years in prison.