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West Java Governor Offers Reward for Capture of Man Accused of Brutal Assault

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi is offering a $250 million Indonesian Rupiah reward for the capture of Taufik Hidayat.
  • Hidayat is accused of severely assaulting his girlfriend, Yuvita Tri Rezeki, leaving her blind and disfigured.
  • The governor expressed outrage over the brutal attack and urged the public to help find the perpetrator.

West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi announced a reward of 250 million Indonesian Rupiah for information leading to the arrest of Taufik Hidayat, who is accused of a brutal assault on his girlfriend. The governor expressed his fury over the incident, which left the victim, Yuvita Tri Rezeki, blind and disfigured.

I am offering a reward of 250 million Rupiah as my participation so that Taufik Hidayat is found and arrested immediately.

— Dedi MulyadiThe governor's announcement of a reward for the perpetrator's capture.

Mulyadi, known as KDM, described the attack as "barbaric," detailing how the victim's eyes were damaged, and her lips were possibly cut. He stated that her entire body was blistered and damaged, making her appearance difficult to bear.

The governor urged the public to assist the West Java Regional Police in apprehending Hidayat, who is currently a fugitive. Mulyadi believes the police will be swift in their capture of the suspect.

I am very angry with a man like this named Taufik Hidayat who is now a fugitive and I believe that the West Java Regional Police team will be able to catch him quickly.

— Dedi MulyadiThe governor's statement expressing anger and confidence in the police.

"I am offering a reward of 250 million Rupiah as my participation so that Taufik Hidayat is found and arrested immediately," Mulyadi stated. He also thanked the police for their efforts and encouraged citizens to help find the "barbaric" Hidayat.

The entire body was blistered and damaged.

— Dedi MulyadiThe governor describing the victim's injuries.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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