Headline: Three Police Officers Fired as DWP Event Harassment Inquiry Continues
Subhead: Polri cracks down on misconduct, with 3 high-ranking officers dismissed and more disciplinary hearings imminent.
Meta Description: Police in Indonesia, following investigations into the Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP) event harasses, have dismissed three senior officers. More disciplinary hearings are impending as the probe continues.
Police in Indonesia have taken stern action against several of its own in the wake of harrowing reports of harassment and demands for bribes during the Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP) event held at JIExpo, Kemayoran, Jakarta Pusat. The National Police (Polri) has dismissed three senior-ranking officers, with more disciplinary hearings scheduled in the coming days.
Policemen Dismissed
The dismissed officers, undergoing the deepest disciplinary action, are:
- Kombes Donald Simanjuntak – The head of the Narcotics Crime Directorate at the Metro Jaya regional police. His inaction and ineffective oversight allowed subordinates to harass and exploit DWP attendees.
- AKBP Malvino Edward Yusticia – A high-ranking officer within the same directorate. Yusticia was involved in the unlawful detentions and extortion cases that occurred during the event.
- AKP Yudhy Triananta Syaeful – A former member of the same directorate. Yudhy’s participation in the harrowing incidents has led to his dismissal.
These three were let go following disciplinary hearings held on December 31, 2024 (Donald and Yudhy) and January 2, 2025 (Malvino).
Polri’s Unyielding Stance
Karopenmas, the chief spokesperson for the National Police, Brigjen Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko, has clarified that the dismissal of these officers should serve as a stark reminder of the consequences of misconduct. He underscored that the police force will not tolerate any form of misbehavior from its members. Moreover, the National Police has invited external observers from Kompolnas to oversee the proceedings to ensure their transparency and impartiality.
Trunoyudo iterated that Police Chief Jenderal Listyo Sigit Prabowo remains steadfast in his commitment to uphold the integrity of the force by swiftly punishing any transgressions.
On-going Investigations
The disciplinary hearings continue, with the focus now shifting to the roles played by the 3 senior officers. The Sc весьх; surgeries exposed several sketches that commenced during the event. Kombes Donald’s inaction and approval of his subordinates was cited as misconduct, which led to his dismissal. AKP Yudhy, businessman, was linked to demands for bribes during detentions. Similar allegations have emerged against AKBP Malvino.
The police force is currently scrutinizing 18 officers, and 3 have been terminated thus far. More disciplinary actions are expected in the following days, with the list of officers potentially expanding due to recent developments.
Demotion for a Police Officer
Apart from the dismissals, one police officer has received a severe demotion as punishment for their involvement in the case. Kompolnas Choirul Anam confirmed the news of a police official with the initial ‘D’ being demoted by eight ranks, along with a 30-day confined duty. This officer was identified as a significant figure in the case, although specific details on his role remain unclear.
As the probe into the DWP event harassment continues, the National Police reaffirms its commitment to enforcing zero tolerance for misconduct and corruption among its ranks. With more disciplinary hearings scheduled, investigations promise to unearth the full extent of the involved parties’ misdeeds and ensure they face appropriate consequences. The public eagerly awaits more developments in this unfolding story.
