Bogor police have arrested 26-year-old MR, the primary suspect in the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Persib Bandung supporter Arief Rahman Kusuma. MR faces up to 15 years in prison under the Child Protection Act and the Indonesian Criminal Code for the attack that occurred on October 25, 2026, detikNews reported.
MR arrested in Kaum Pandak
Police apprehended MR in the Kaum Pandak area of Karadenan, Bogor, less than 24 hours after the incident, according to Ipda Sigit Wahyudi, Kasi Humas Polres Bogor. During a press conference on October 29, MR appeared in orange detainee clothing with his hands secured by cable ties, as observed by detikNews.
Investigators recovered a celurit, a traditional sickle-shaped blade, which they identify as the weapon used in the killing. According to Kompas.id, MR allegedly discarded the weapon in a ditch before fleeing the scene.
Did you know? Despite the victim’s status as a football supporter, Kapolres Bogor AKBP Arfan Zulkan Sipayung confirmed that the suspect, MR, is not a supporter of any football club.
Investigation into premeditated murder
Police are currently investigating whether the attack was a premeditated murder. Ipda Sigit Wahyudi stated that investigators are examining evidence suggesting MR may have prepared the celurit before the attack, noting that the suspect emerged from an alleyway just before the incident occurred, according to Kompas.id.
The victim, Arief Rahman Kusuma, was a high school student from Ciapus. He was traveling home on a motorcycle with a friend after attending a match between Persib and Garudayaksa FC at Pakansari Stadium. ANTARA News Megapolitan reports that MR attacked Arief from behind, striking him in the back.
Timeline of the attack and aftermath
October 25, 2026: Arief Rahman Kusuma is found dead on Jalan Raya Jakarta-Bogor KM 50 in Cimandala Village, Sukaraja, following a match that ended around 9:00 PM. Persib.co.id and Kompas report he was found covered in blood on the road.
October 26, 2026: PT PERSIB Bandung Bermartabat representatives visit the victim’s family in Ciapus to offer condolences. Brand Custodian and Community Relations Giovitano stated the club’s hope for a professional and objective legal process, according to Persib.co.id.
October 27, 2026: Bogor Police confirm the arrest of MR. Kapolres AKBP Arfan Zulkan Sipayung tells reporters that the motive is still being analyzed.
Security evaluations for Pakansari Stadium
Following the death of the teenager, the Bogor Police are coordinating with league organizers and the regency government to evaluate match security. AKBP Arfan Zulkan Sipayung stated that discussions will cover not only Liga 1 but also Liga 2 matches, according to Kompas.
Legal Note: The suspect is charged under Article 80 paragraph (3) of the Child Protection Law and/or Article 307 paragraph (1) of Law No. 1 of 2023 (KUHP), which carries a maximum penalty of 15 years.
Questions regarding the Arief Rahman Kusuma case
Where exactly did the stabbing occur?
The attack took place on Jalan Raya Jakarta-Bogor, specifically identified as KM 50 in Cimandala Village by Persib.co.id and KM 51 in front of Mal Q-Square by ANTARA News Megapolitan.
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Who was the victim?
Arief Rahman Kusuma, a 16-year-old high school student and Persib supporter from Ciapus, Bogor, who is survived by his parents and two older siblings, according to Persib.co.id.
What is the current legal status of the suspect?
MR is in police custody and is being investigated by the Satreskrim PPA and PPO units of the Bogor Police, as reported by ANTARA News Megapolitan.
The Bogor Police continue to analyze the specific motive behind the attack while the legal process against MR proceeds.
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