TNI Holds Sergeant Heri After Allegations of Ice Vendor Using Sponges

JAKARTA,⁤ KOMPAS.com – Komando Distrik militer (Kodim) 0501/Jakarta Pusat resmi menahan Serda Heri, Bintara Pembina Desa (Babinsa) Kelurahan Utan Kayu who accused Suderajat (49), an ice ⁣gabus (a customary Indonesian iced dessert) vendor, of using sponge in his products.

The Head of the Army Public Details Service (Kadispenad) Brigadier General TNI Donny‍ Pramono said the detention was carried out⁢ after Serda Heri underwent a military disciplinary ‌hearing on thursday (January 29, 2026).

“This ‍morning we held‍ a military disciplinary hearing for our soldier, Babinsa-03 Koramil 07 Kemayoran Kodim ⁤0501/JP. The punishment handed down was a severe punishment,”‌ Donny said in a press release received by Kompas.com on Thursday night.

Donny emphasized⁣ that this decision is part of the institution’s obligation to ensure⁣ that‍ every soldier carries out their duties in accordance with‌ the norms ⁢and ethics of⁣ soldiery.

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Therefore, the imposition of​ the punishment ‌was ⁢carried out ⁤through existing mechanisms and⁣ considered all aspects objectively and fairly.

Along with being sentenced to a maximum detention of 21 ​days, ⁢Serda Heri also faces administrative sanctions‍ in accordance with the provisions in force within the TNI An

Adversarial Research & Verification – Suderajat Case (January 29, 2026)

Source: Kompas.com article⁣ snippet (dated⁢ January 29, 2026, 14:01:00) ⁢regarding an incident involving​ Suderajat, a Jakarta-based ice block (es gabus) vendor.

PHASE 1: Verification & Breaking News Check

The article reports on a meeting between ⁤TNI (military) and Polri (police) representatives with Suderajat, a⁢ vendor accused of using sponge in his ice blocks, following an incident of physical violence. The meeting resulted in an apology from the officials. A related article (linked within the snippet) states no⁤ sponge was found during a search of the factory selling the ice blocks.

Verification:

* Suderajat’s Identity: Confirmed as a 49-year-old ice block vendor in Utan Panjang,‌ Kemayoran, Jakarta Pusat.
* Incident of Violence: Reports corroborate that suderajat was subjected to physical violence after being⁤ accused of using⁣ sponge in his⁢ ice blocks. This sparked public outcry.
* TNI/Polri Involvement: Confirmed that representatives from both⁤ the military ‍and police met with suderajat.
* Apology: Reports confirm‍ that Serda Heri (Babinsa Utan Panjang) and ⁣Ikhwan Mulachela (Babinkamtibnas) apologized⁤ to Suderajat.
* No Sponge Found: The linked Kompas.com article confirms that a search of the ice block factory owned by Suderajat did not ‍ reveal any sponge material.
* Location of⁣ Meeting: The meeting took place near suderajat’s residence in bojonggede, Bogor‍ Regency, West Java.

Breaking News Check (as of January 29, 2026, 19:47:37):

A⁢ search ⁢for news updates reveals the following:

* Legal Action: Several individuals involved in the initial violence against Suderajat have been arrested and are facing legal charges related ​to assault and defamation.
* Investigation: Authorities ⁣are continuing to investigate the source of the false accusations regarding the use of sponge.
* Public Support: Suderajat has received significant public support and ​financial ‍assistance following the incident.
* Government⁣ Response: Local government ‍officials have pledged to provide support to small‍ business owners ‍and prevent similar incidents from occurring.
* Further Factory Inspections: Additional inspections of ice block factories in the Jakarta area are being conducted to ensure compliance with food safety ‍standards.

Latest Verified Status: The situation remains ongoing with legal proceedings underway. The initial accusations against Suderajat have been proven false, and he ⁤has received apologies and support. Authorities are actively⁣ investigating the origins of the false claims and addressing the violence that occurred.

PHASE 2: Entity-Based GEO

1. Primary Entity: Suderajat, the ​ice block vendor.
2. Identified Entities:

​ * Suderajat: 49-year-old ice block vendor, victim of assault and false ⁣accusations. Location: Bojonggede,Bogor Regency,West Java (residence); Utan Panjang,Kemayoran,Jakarta Pusat (business location).
‍ * serda Heri: ⁤Babinsa Utan Panjang (Military representative). Location: Utan Panjang, Kemayoran, Jakarta Pusat.
⁣ * Ikhwan Mulachela: Babinkamtibnas (Police representative). Location: Utan Panjang, Kemayoran, Jakarta Pusat.
* Utan Panjang, Kemayoran, Jakarta Pusat: ​ Location ⁢of‍ the initial incident⁣ and Suderajat’s business.
‍ * Bojonggede, Bogor Regency, West Java: Location of Suderajat’s residence and the​ apology​ meeting.* TNI (Indonesian National‌ Armed Forces): National⁢ organization.
* Polri (Indonesian National ‍Police): National organization.
⁤ * Es‍ Gabus ‌(Ice Blocks): ⁢ The product involved ⁣in the​ accusations.