Headline: Massive Shake-up at Jakarta‘s Narcotics Unit: 10 Mid-Rank Officers Transferred Amid Alleged Extortion Scandal
In a significant move, 10 mid-ranking officers from the 34-member Narcotics Unit have been transferred from their posts, following allegations of extorting Malaysian visitors at the DiaWorld Music Festival (DWP) 2024. The transfer is part of an ongoing investigation into the incident.
The transferred officers, which include three Ajun Komisaris Besar Polisi (AKBP) and seven Komisaris Polisi (Kompol), have been reassigned to the Jakarta Metropolitan Police (Polda Metro Jaya) during the investigation. The decision was made following a Telegram instruction signed by Kombes Muh Dwita Kumu Wardana, on behalf of the Metro Jaya Police Chief.
Kabid Humas Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Ade Ary Syam Indradi confirmed the transfers, citing the ongoing investigation into the alleged extortion.
Here is the list of the 10 officers transferred:
- AKBP Bariu Bawana – former Kasubdit 1 Ditresnarkoba Polda Metro Jaya
- AKBP Wahyu Hidayat – former Kasubdit 2 Ditresnarkoba Polda Metro Jaya
- AKBP Malvino Edward Yusticia – former Kasubdit 3 Ditresnarkoba Polda Metro Jaya
- Kompol Jamalinus Laba Pandapotan Nababan – former Ps Kasat Narkoba Polres Metro Jakarta Pusat
- Kompol Palti Raja Sinaga – former Kanit 2 Subdit 1 Ditresnarkoba Polda Metro Jaya
- AKP Edy Suprayitno – former Kanit 3 Subdit 1 Ditresnarkoba Polda Metro Jaya
- Kompol David Richardo Hutasoit – former Kanit 3 Subdit 2 Ditresnarkoba Polda Metro Jaya
- AKP Derry Mulyadi – former Kanit 4 Subdit 2 Ditresnarkoba Polda Metro Jaya
- Kompol Dzul Fadlan – former Kanit 5 Subdit 2 Ditresnarkoba Polda Metro Jaya
- Kompol Rio Mikael L. Tobing – former Kanit 1 Subdit 3 Ditresnarkoba Polda Metro Jaya
Previously, the National Police’s Professional and Security Division (Propam) had investigated 18 police officers suspected of extorting Malaysian nationals at the DWP event. Propam revealed that perpetrators used a specific bank account to receive funds from their victims.
"The money was sent to a specific account that had been set up for this purpose," said Kadiv Propam Irjen Abdul Karim, although he declined to specify the total number of accounts used. It was reported that around Rp2.5 billion was received from 45 victims.
Carim also stated that the investigation was ongoing to determine the motive behind the extortion and whether the officers involved were acting independently or in coordination.
Meanwhile, National Police Commission (Kompolnas) Chairul Anam stated that the potential for criminal prosecution in this case was significant. He believes that there are two main clusters of actors involved: those who gave orders for the extortions, and those who carried them out.
The investigation into this matter is ongoing, with disciplinary actions and potential criminal charges still on the table. The public awaits further updates from the police on this developing story.
(Mab/TSA)
