Jogja Police Officer Faces Disciplinary Hearing Over Alleged Food Truck Extortion

Propam Investigation and Disciplinary Proceedings

The Yogyakarta Polresta Propam initiated formal inquiries into the incident on Monday, September 21, 2026. Kasi Propam Polresta Yogyakarta AKP Wahyu Tri Handono stated that investigators interviewed the food truck owner, identified by the initial D, alongside three police officers. Following a case review held on Monday afternoon, authorities determined that only Aipda S would be designated as a suspected violator of standard operating procedures.

“Based on the results of the case review carried out this afternoon, Propam has established one personnel of the Kraton Police Sector with the initial Aipda S as the suspected violator,” AKP Wahyu Tri Handono said, as noted in the reports.

Two other police officers who were examined alongside Aipda S were cleared of wrongdoing. According to statements from the food truck owner and gathered witnesses, neither of the two additional officers participated in any misconduct.

To facilitate preliminary investigations and enforce disciplinary measures, authorities moved Aipda S into a designated special holding facility. “Currently, the suspected violator Aipda S has been secured in a special place or patsus in the framework of undergoing punishment as well as preliminary examination processes by the Yogyakarta Polresta Propam,” AKP Wahyu Tri Handono explained.

Viral Video and Allegations of Extortion

The scrutiny surrounding the Kraton Police Sector officer began after an entrepreneur published a video on social media detailing encounters while attempting to open a food truck business in the Alun-alun Kidul district. In the digital recording, the business owner stated that she was asked to pay parking fees amounting to Rp 1 million per day and was also expected to provide free meals.

The demands were reportedly scheduled to run across a five-day span from September 16 to September 20, 2026. Beyond the daily parking charges, the entrepreneur stated that three police officers contacted her directly via phone calls to request food provisions.

Faced with these demands, the business operator chose to halt operations entirely after serving for only a single day, subsequently relocating the mobile kitchen away from the Alun-alun Kidul location. The sudden withdrawal sparked widespread attention across social media platforms regarding local commercial conditions.

Official Permissions and Institutional Response

Penghageng Kawedanan Hageng Panitrapura Karaton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat, Gusti Kanjeng Ratu (GKR) Condrokirono, confirmed the status of the venture during an announcement on Friday, September 18, 2026. “The Yogyakarta Palace has granted permission for the food truck activity in accordance with applicable provisions,” GKR Condrokirono noted.

In response to public concern, local law enforcement leaders emphasized that the disciplinary proceedings against Aipda S are designed to maintain institutional accountability. AKP Wahyu Tri Handono reiterated that taking swift action serves as a public transparency measure aimed at guaranteeing fairness and legal certainty for local citizens.

Did You Know? The food truck enterprise involved in the Alun-alun Kidul controversy had successfully secured official authorization directly from the Yogyakarta Palace before launching its intended five-day schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the police officer facing disciplinary action? Aipda S, a personnel member stationed at the Kraton Police Sector, has been designated as a suspected violator.

What specific allegations prompted the investigation? The case stems from a social media video where a food truck owner reported demands for daily parking fees of Rp 1 million and requests for free food rations.

Did the business have proper authorization to operate? Yes, GKR Condrokirono confirmed that the Yogyakarta Palace had officially granted permission for the food truck activity.