Police Ask for Ransom to Free TNI Bill: East Jakarta Police Chief Calls Hoax
East Jakarta police Deny Ransom allegations in Student Arrest
Table of Contents
- East Jakarta police Deny Ransom allegations in Student Arrest
- East Jakarta Cakung Police: Student arrest & Ransom Allegations - What You Need too Know
- [1] What is the core of the recent controversy regarding the Cakung Sector Police?
- [2] What are the East Jakarta Police’s official statements on the allegations?
- [3] What is the source of the ransom allegations?
- [4] Who are the individuals involved, according to social media posts?
- [5] If I have concerns about police conduct, who should I contact?
- [6] What is the current status of those arrested?
- Summary Table of key Details
Published: March 23,2025
Jakarta – Teh East Jakarta Police Chief,Senior Commissioner Nicolas Ary Lilipaly,has addressed allegations that the Cakung Police Station demanded a ransom for the release of five students from Moestopo University.
Lilipaly refuted claims that the Cakung Police arrested five students, including one identified as Muhammad Nabil Rafiudin. “Claims circulating on social media regarding ransom demands by the Cakung Police Station are false,” he stated on Sunday,March 23,2025.
According to Lilipaly, the Cakung Police Station did arrest four individuals on February 16, 2025. However, these arrests stemmed from a brawl in the Cakung area, East Jakarta, unrelated to any demonstrations. He added that the four suspects are currently under inquiry.
“if there are concerns about abuse of authority by members of the Cakung Sector Police, individuals are encouraged to report to the East Jakarta Metro Police Propam or Propam Polda Metro Jaya,” Lilipaly said. He also provided a contact number, 081399388201, for suggestions and complaints.
The denial follows a viral post on social media platform X alleging that the Cakung Sector police requested a ransom for the release of individuals detained in connection with a protest. The post, attributed to an X user, stated:
East jakarta Cakung Sector Police arrested our friends 5 people and asked for a copy of 12 million #Bayarpolisi
Social Media Post on X
The post further claimed that only one individual had been released, while the police were allegedly uncooperative regarding the identities of the remaining four.
Another post on X claimed:
Hello, one of my friends was caught and currently in the Cakung Sector Police in East Jakarta there were 5 people and asked for a ransom of 12 million
Social Media Post on X
The post identified one of those arrested as Muhammad Nabil Rafiudin, 21, a student at Moestopo University, and indicated that his family was attempting to secure his release.
The social media user further wrote:
Related to being able to remove the redeemed or not still waiting for an update from the family. The remaining 4 is less aware of his fate because from there did not mention the name.
social Media Post on X
East Jakarta Cakung Police: Student arrest & Ransom Allegations - What You Need too Know
[1] What is the core of the recent controversy regarding the Cakung Sector Police?
The central issue revolves around allegations that the Cakung Sector Police in East Jakarta demanded a ransom for the release of students who were arrested. These claims surfaced on social media, specifically on the platform X. These allegations were denied by East Jakarta Police Chief, Senior Commissioner Nicolas Ary Lilipaly.
[2] What are the East Jakarta Police’s official statements on the allegations?
Senior Commissioner Nicolas ary Lilipaly refuted all claims that the Cakung Police Station demanded a ransom.
He clarified that the police did arrest four individuals on February 16, 2025.
He stated that the arrests were related to a brawl in the Cakung area and were not connected to any demonstrations.
Lilipaly confirmed that the four suspects are currently under inquiry.
He urged anyone with concerns about potential abuse of authority to report it to the East Jakarta Metro Police Propam or Propam Polda Metro Jaya, providing the contact number 081399388201 for suggestions and complaints.
[3] What is the source of the ransom allegations?
The allegations originated from posts on the social media platform X. The posts suggested that the Cakung Sector Police demanded a ransom for the release of five individuals. These posts claimed that only one person had been released, and the police were uncooperative regarding the remaining four.
The social media posts mentioned:
Five individuals were arrested.
One of the individuals was identified as Muhammad Nabil Rafiudin, a 21-year-old student at Moestopo University.
The posts indicated that Rafiudin’s family was attempting to secure his release.
[5] If I have concerns about police conduct, who should I contact?
According to Senior Commissioner Nicolas Ary Lilipaly, individuals with concerns about potential abuse of authority by members of the Cakung Sector Police should report it to the East Jakarta Metro Police Propam, or Propam Polda Metro Jaya. He also provided a contact number, 081399388201, for submitting suggestions and complaints.
[6] What is the current status of those arrested?
The East Jakarta Police Chief stated that four individuals were arrested on Feburary 16, 2025 due to a brawl in the Cakung area
The four suspects are currently under inquiry.
* Social media posts stated the arrest occurred from a protest,but police say this is not true.
Summary Table of key Details
| Allegation | Police Response | Source |
| ——————— | ————————————————————————————— | ————————— |
| Ransom demand | Denied; arrests related to brawl, not protests or political activity. | Social media posts on X |
| Number Arrested | Four individuals; one individual identified as Muhammad Nabil Rafiudin | Senior Commissioner Lilipaly |
| Reason for Arrest | Brawl in Cakung area | Senior commissioner Lilipaly |
| Contact for Complaints | East Jakarta Metro Police Propam, Propam Polda Metro Jaya, or call 081399388201 | Senior Commissioner Lilipaly |