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Mozza Murder Suspect Faces Up to 15 Years in Prison; Initial Motive Was Jealousy

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Police in Semarang accuse 22-year-old MVDA of killing 17-year-old Mozza Axillia Gunarsa and say he faces a maximum 15-year prison sentence.
  • Investigators say jealousy is the preliminary suspected motive, but they are still examining possible sexual violence and other offenses.
  • Mozza’s remains were found near the Jangli toll road more than a year after the reported killing.

MVDA, 22, faces up to 15 years in prison over the death of 17-year-old Mozza Axillia Gunarsa, whose skeletal remains were found beside the Jangli toll road in Semarang on September 4, 2026.

For now, MVDA’s motive for killing Mozza was jealousy.

· Kompol Ni Made SrinitiThe Semarang police official described the preliminary motive in the murder investigation.

Semarang police are currently charging MVDA with suspected violence against a child resulting in death. Investigators cited provisions of Indonesia’s Child Protection Law and the 2023 Criminal Code, according to Kompol Ni Made Sriniti, head of the Semarang police unit responsible for women, children and human trafficking cases.

“For now, MVDA’s motive for killing Mozza was jealousy,” Sriniti said at a news conference. She added that investigators still needed to examine other possible motives. Police have not confirmed whether sexual violence occurred and are waiting for an official report from forensic doctors at Bhayangkara Hospital. Sriniti said investigators would also examine whether MVDA committed another offense.

The maximum criminal penalty is 15 years.

· Kompol Ni Made SrinitiShe explained the maximum sentence MVDA could face under the cited laws.

Mozza met MVDA through TikTok in May 2025. After exchanging phone numbers, they began communicating frequently and eventually became a couple. On June 25, 2025, Mozza visited MVDA’s rented room in Semarang’s Tegalsari neighborhood. They argued after MVDA accused her of having a relationship with another man. “In early May 2025, a romantic relationship had begun, and around June the victim was found to have chats with another man. However, this still needs further investigation,” Sriniti said.

In early May 2025, a romantic relationship had begun, and around June the victim was found to have chats with another man. However, this still needs further investigation.

· Kompol Ni Made SrinitiShe described the relationship and the alleged trigger for the argument.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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