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Military Intervenes in Banten Debt Collector Attack on Brimob Officers
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Military Intervenes in Banten Debt Collector Attack on Brimob Officers

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kodam Siliwangi is investigating a case where two Brimob members were attacked by debt collectors in Banten.
  • One TNI soldier, identified as Kopral R, has been detained and named a suspect for allegedly backing the debt collectors.
  • The incident involved a dispute that escalated to a stabbing, leading to the arrest of four debt collectors and the ongoing search for six others.

The Siliwangi Military Regional Command (Kodam Siliwangi) has intervened in a case involving the stabbing of two Brimob members in Banten, Indonesia. The involvement stems from the detention of a TNI soldier by the Military Police (Denpom) in Serang.

According to Kapendam III/Siliwangi, Colonel Inf. Mahmuddin Abdillah, the detained soldier, identified as Kopral R, was apprehended in connection with the incident. Abdillah stated that the TNI will take firm action against any soldier found to have violated regulations and laws. "We will not tolerate it. Anyone involved in illegal activities, providing backing, or illegal activities will be processed according to the law," he said.

The altercation occurred on Tuesday night, resulting in two Brimob Polda Banten officers sustaining injuries to their heads and hands. Kapendam III/Siliwangi assured that the investigation and legal proceedings would be conducted professionally and transparently to determine Kopral R's role.

We will not tolerate it. Anyone involved in illegal activities, providing backing, or illegal activities will be processed according to the law.

— Kolonel Inf. Mahmuddin AbdillahKapendam III/Siliwangi stating the military's stance on soldiers involved in illegal activities.

Mahmuddin explained that Kopral R was initially trying to mediate a dispute between parties. However, he allegedly became involved in a physical altercation, leading to his current status as a suspect. While initially believed to be uninvolved with the debt collector group, Kopral R, stationed at Kodim 0602/Serang, has been named a suspect for allegedly participating in the assault. "He is suspected of backing the debt collectors," Mahmuddin added.

Prior to this, four debt collectors were arrested, and six others remain at large. The arrested individuals, FN, YS, GB, and MM, were apprehended in Serang and Tangerang. A video circulating online shows Brimob personnel escorting FN and YS into a vehicle.

He is suspected of backing the debt collectors.

— Kolonel Inf. Mahmuddin AbdillahKapendam III/Siliwangi on the alleged involvement of Kopral R.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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