Actor Revaldo Fifaldi was arrested alone by the Jakarta Police’s Narcotics Unit at an apartment in the Pondok Aren area of South Tangerang, according to official reports from Monday, August 24, 2026. Investigators subsequently confirmed that a urine test administered after the arrest showed the actor tested positive for both narcotics and psychotropic substances, as stated by Jakarta Metropolitan Police Chief Kombes Nasriadi.
The arrest took place at approximately 5:30 p.m. local time, following a tip-off from the public regarding suspected drug use. According to details released by the police, officers conducted a search of the premises and recovered numerous items from a shoe rack and other storage areas. The recovered evidence included three plastic clips containing residual crystal methamphetamine, two lighters, three pipettes, three bongs, half a tablet of alprazolam, half a tablet of sanax, two storage boxes, and Revaldo’s mobile phone. Following the search, the suspect and all collected items were transported to the Jakarta Barat Police Narcotics Unit for further processing, per statements reported by detik.com and Celebrity Okezone.
Investigation and Ongoing Legal Proceedings
Authorities have focused their immediate efforts on completing the case file and conducting necessary administrative steps. “The next plan is to conduct a urine test and complete the case file,” said South Jakarta Metropolitan Police Public Relations Head AKP Wisnu Wirawan, as reported on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. While the primary drug screen has confirmed positive results for multiple substances, investigators are continuing their development work to trace the source of the illicit materials. The suspect remains in custody at the Jakarta Barat Police Narcotics Unit while the investigation proceeds.
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Prior Arrests and Legal History
This incident marks the fourth time the actor has faced law enforcement action related to drug offenses. According to police records cited across multiple news outlets, Revaldo was first arrested in 2006 for possession of a package of methamphetamine, resulting in a two-year prison sentence. He was arrested a second time in 2010 after authorities seized 62 grams of methamphetamine in his possession. A third arrest occurred in 2023, carried out by the Jakarta Metro Police. Following that previous offense, public statements indicated that the actor had expressed regret for his actions.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Revaldo arrested?
According to police reports, Revaldo Fifaldi was arrested on Monday, August 24, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m. local time.
Where did the police apprehend the actor?
Police detained him at an apartment located in the Pondok Aren area of South Tangerang, based on information provided by the public.
What evidence did investigators seize during the search?
Officers recovered three plastic clips containing residual methamphetamine, two lighters, three pipettes, three bongs, half a tablet of alprazolam, half a tablet of sanax, two storage boxes, and a mobile phone found in a shoe rack, according to reports from detik.com and Celebrity Okezone.
What were the results of the subsequent medical screenings?
Jakarta Metropolitan Police Chief Kombes Nasriadi stated that post-arrest urine testing confirmed the actor tested positive for both narcotics and psychotropic substances.
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