Police Arrest Man Accused of Assaulting Pedestrian in Jagakarsa After Video Goes Viral

South Jakarta police have arrested a suspect in connection with a viral video showing a man assaulting a pedestrian. The suspect, identified by the initials FRS, aged 37, was apprehended Sunday night in Jagakarsa.

The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon when the victim, AA, was allegedly punched multiple times in the jaw by FRS. The assault left the victim with bruises and pain on the left side of his jaw. According to police, the altercation began when the victim's motorcycle reportedly bumped the suspect's motorcycle from behind.

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On July 5, 2026, at approximately 9:00 PM WIB, the Jagakarsa Police's Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Unit conducted the arrest of the perpetrator of the assault that went viral on social media.

Kapolsek Jagakarsa Kompol Nurma Dewi confirmed the arrest, stating that the suspect was apprehended around 9:00 PM on Sunday by the Jagakarsa Police's Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Unit. The viral video captured the assault, prompting swift police action.

Witnesses reported that the perpetrator was riding a Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle and was wearing a blue-gray t-shirt and cream-colored shorts. The suspect reportedly used his bare hands to strike the victim. The motive is believed to be a traffic dispute that escalated into physical violence.

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The perpetrator committed the act because initially, the victim's motorcycle's rear fender felt like it was hit several times from behind by the motorcycle ridden by the perpetrator.