Suspect in Jagakarsa school bomb threat faces 20 years in prison

A suspect is facing a maximum of 20 years in prison for allegedly making a bomb threat at SDN Srengseng Sawah 15 Pagi elementary school in Jagakarsa, South Jakarta. Police have detained the individual and are actively investigating the motives behind the threat, employing digital forensics and psychological evaluations.

The incident unfolded on the first day of the new school year, disrupting the start of term for students and staff. Authorities conducted a thorough sweep of the school premises, involving specialized units like K-9 and bomb disposal squads, to ensure no explosives were present. The investigation also includes examining WhatsApp messages sent to school personnel.

Investigators identified and apprehended a suspect near the school. A mobile phone, believed to be used for sending the threat, was confiscated. The suspect is being charged under articles of the new Indonesian Criminal Code related to threats and public order offenses. Meanwhile, the Polda Metro Jaya's Directorate for the Protection of Women and Children is providing trauma support to the affected students.