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Suspect in brutal Bandung assault arrested in West Java

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • West Java Police have arrested Taufik Hidayat, a suspect in the severe assault and confinement of a woman in Bandung.
  • The victim, identified as YTR, was found with severe injuries, including damage to her vision and mobility, and lost valuables worth Rp 52 million.
  • Hidayat, a former debt collector, was apprehended in Majalaya after being declared a fugitive.

West Java Police have apprehended Taufik Hidayat, the suspect accused of brutally assaulting and confining a woman in Cinunuk, Cileunyi, Bandung. The arrest took place in the Majalaya area.

Yes (arrested).

— Rudi SetiawanConfirming the arrest of the suspect Taufik Hidayat.

Police had previously declared Hidayat, also known as TH, a fugitive and issued a wanted person notice. Inspector General Rudi Setiawan, the Head of West Java Regional Police, confirmed the arrest on Tuesday evening, January 23, 2026. Earlier that day, Rudi had stated that a special task force, comprising detectives from various units including criminal investigation, cybercrime, and narcotics, had been formed to pursue the suspect.

We have already issued a wanted person list.

— Rudi SetiawanStating that the suspect was officially declared a fugitive.

The victim, identified by the initials YTR, was found with severe injuries to her head, face, and legs, as well as minor injuries to her hands. According to police, she has suffered permanent vision impairment, facial disfigurement, difficulty speaking, and inability to walk. She also lost approximately Rp 52 million in assets. The case began when the victim's family reported the incident on June 12, 2026, after receiving a message that YTR was in the emergency room at Hasan Sadikin Hospital.

There are several companies we will ask for information.

— Rudi SetiawanIndicating that investigations will extend to companies related to the suspect's past employment.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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