Suspect apologizes for assault, kidnapping; victim's family rejects plea

Taufik Hidayat, the suspect in a case involving alleged severe assault and kidnapping, has publicly apologized for his actions. Appearing before the media at the West Java Regional Police headquarters, Hidayat repeatedly bowed his head and expressed remorse, stating, "I apologize, I was wrong, I regret it, I apologize." He remained largely silent when questioned by reporters about his motives.

However, his apology was met with strong rejection from the victim's family. The victim's brother, Afif Shandy, expressed outrage, stating, "From my family's perspective, there are no words of forgiveness. He easily says sorry, while Vita is this destroyed. He just apologizes? There are no words of forgiveness." Shandy described Hidayat's actions against his sister as "sadistic."

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I apologize, I was wrong, I regret it, I apologize.

Hidayat had been on the run before being apprehended by police in the Majalaya area of Bandung Regency. He is now undergoing further investigation for the alleged three-year period of confinement and abuse against the woman identified by the initials YTR.

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From my family's perspective, there are no words of forgiveness. He easily says sorry, while Vita is this destroyed. He just apologizes? There are no words of forgiveness.