Depok Mutilation Suspect Arrested After Fleeing to Banten

Polda Metro Jaya has arrested a suspect in the mutilation killing of a man identified as Kunaefi in Depok, West Java. The suspect was apprehended by the Resmob unit while attempting to flee to Pandeglang, Banten, after the victim’s body was discovered inside a sack, according to reports from detikNews and Kumparan.com.

Kunaefi had been reported missing by his wife prior to the discovery of his remains, as detailed by detikNews. The investigation into the homicide shifted toward a manhunt after local residents discovered the mutilated body, leading to the suspect’s capture in the Banten province.

Arrest of Suspect and Police Response

The capture was carried out by the Resmob unit of Polda Metro Jaya. According to Kumparan.com, the suspect had managed to travel to Pandeglang, Banten, before police intercepted him. The operation followed the discovery of the victim’s body, which had been dismembered and placed in a sack to conceal the crime.

Victim Identification and Missing Persons Report

The victim has been officially identified as Kunaefi, according to Kompas.com. Before the body was found, Kunaefi’s wife had filed a missing person’s report with the authorities, which provided a critical lead for investigators in linking the discovered remains to the missing man.

The discovery of the body caused a stir among residents in the area where the sack was found, according to Jambi Independent.

Case Timeline and Locations

The crime is centered in Depok. The suspect’s attempt to evade capture took him from the Depok area toward the Banten region, specifically the Pandeglang regency, where the arrest finally took place.