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West Java Crime Bounty

Indonesia ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Crime & Justice

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West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi offers rewards of up to Rp50 million for the capture of criminals, including street muggers. This initiative, aimed at involving the public in combating crime, has drawn criticism from Indonesian minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra, who fears it could incite vigilantism and calls for a more holistic security approach.

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Dedi Mulyadi Uses Personal Funds for Street Crime Capture Rewards

- West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi is using his personal funds to offer rewards for citizens who capture and hand over street crime perpetrators. - Rewards range from Rp 5 million to Rp 50 million, intended to encourage public participation in maintaining public safety and deter vigilantism. - The initiative aims to shift public response from mob justice to proper legal channels, with rewards contiโ€ฆ