Actor Revaldo Fifaldi faces another criminal investigation after being arrested by the Jakarta Metro Police Satres Narkoba for alleged narcotics abuse, according to a statement from Kasi Humas Polres Metro Jakarta Barat AKP Wisnu Wirawan on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Police detained the public figure, commonly known as Revaldo, following a tip-off from local residents regarding suspected drug use.
Police Investigation and Arrest Details
According to AKP Wisnu Wirawan, law enforcement officers acted on public intelligence pointing to the actor’s alleged involvement with illicit substances. “Information from the community that the brother RF was using drugs then an investigation was carried out,” Wisnu said during a phone call. Investigators from the Jakarta Metro Police narcotics unit subsequently tracked the actor and executed the arrest on Monday night, August 24, 2026.
During the initial interrogation, authorities confirmed that the suspect admitted to consuming crystal methamphetamine, locally known as sabu. Police are currently expanding their investigation to trace the supply chain. “Saudara RF is abusing drugs. It is true that a team from Satnarkoba Polres Metro Jakarta Barat conducted an investigation. True, brother RF based on initial interrogation information is indeed using methamphetamine-type narcotics,” Wisnu stated regarding the ongoing probe.
History of Prior Narcotics Offenses
This arrest marks another instance of Revaldo facing legal consequences over narcotics cases. He was arrested again four years later in 2010 for the possession of 62 grams of sabu.
Authorities detained the actor for a third time in January 2023 through an operation by the Polda Metro Jaya. Following that third arrest, Revaldo appeared at a press conference at the Polda Metro Jaya on Friday, January 13, 2023, where he openly admitted to being a recidivist drug user struggling with mental health issues. “I relapse, I kambuh. I am an addict who has mental problems,” Revaldo told reporters at the time, expressing gratitude to the police for intervening before a more severe outcome occurred.
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During his 2023 press conference, Revaldo referred to his third arrest as a necessary warning, stating it was better to be reprimanded by law enforcement than by higher powers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Revaldo Fifaldi?
Revaldo Fifaldi is an Indonesian actor who has starred in various television dramas and films, and who has faced multiple arrests for narcotics offenses since 2006.
When was Revaldo arrested in the latest case?
According to the Jakarta Metro Police, Revaldo was arrested on Monday night, August 24, 2026, following an investigation prompted by community reports.
What substance was involved in the police investigation?
Police stated that initial interrogations confirmed the suspect used methamphetamine, commonly referred to as sabu.
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