Police conclude investigation into padel shop employee kidnapping

South Jakarta Metropolitan Police have finalized their crime scene investigation at the location where a Padel Padel employee was allegedly held captive and assaulted.

The investigation at the scene in Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta, concluded Monday, with police removing the tape from the goods lift and warehouse area of the store. Police Unit Chief of Mobile Detectives, First Inspector Satrio, stated this was the final step in completing the investigation, after which police would issue a receipt for the removal of the police line to the Padel Padel management.

Investigators collected blood samples and items believed to have been used in the alleged kidnapping. The victim, Abdul Latif, who had worked at the store for two months, was reportedly held from June 22, 2026. His mother reported him missing on June 24 after he failed to return home. Police responded promptly, initiating an investigation that led to the arrest of four suspects.

The suspects, identified as ASB, RRK, AH, and DW, allegedly accused Latif of stealing padel rackets from the store. They reportedly interrogated him before holding him captive in the goods lift and a nearby warehouse. Latif's lawyer confirmed his client endured various forms of abuse during his captivity.