Title: Outrage Grows as Malaysian Nationals Allege Harassment and Extortion by Indonesian Police at DWP 2024
The recent Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP) 2024 left more than just memories for Malaysian nationals, with several alleging harassment and extortion by Indonesian police. The incident, which took place on December 13-15, 2024 at JIExpo, Kemayoran, Jakarta, has sparked outrage on social media, with local and international media platforms taking notice.
Witness accounts, such as those from @squi***, describe seeing numerous attendees being apprehended, regardless of any illegal substances found. Moreover, Malaysian nationals reported being forced to pay money despite testing negative for drugs. The issue has gained significant traction abroad, with various international media outlets covering the story.
Ismaya Live, the event organizer, acknowledged the concerns in an Instagram statement, expressing regret for the challenges faced by attendees. However, the post received critical comments from attendees, with @zainal_rahman68 describing his experience as a "nightmare" and claiming he was extorted for a substantial amount.
In response to the growing allegations, Indonesian police have arrested 18 officers from Polda Metro Jaya and neighbouring stations for suspected extortion. Brigadir Jenderal Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko, the head of the Public Information Bureau, confirmed the arrests, stating that the officers are being investigated by the Professionalism and Security Division (Propam).
The National Police have reported that 45 Malaysian nationals were allegedly victims of extortion by police officers during the event, with booty amounting to Rp2.5 billion (US$160,000 or RM717,943). Abdul Karim, the head of the Professionalism and Security Division, emphasized the ongoing external scrutiny from bodies like the National Police Commission to ensure transparency and fairness in the investigation.
"As police leaders, we take any misconduct by our officers seriously," said Abdul Karim. "We will take stern actions against any officer involved, regardless of who their victims are."
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