The Directorate of General Criminal Investigation (Ditreskrimum) of\nPolda Metro Jaya, together with the Central Jakarta Metro Police\nCriminal Investigation Unit, is continuing to build its case in the\nalleged false imprisonment and extortion at the Mau Print shop in\nCentral Jakarta. Investigators have seized a number of crucial pieces of\nevidence, ranging from electronic documents to tracing the fund flows of\nthe suspects\u2019 transactions.<\/p>\n
Director of General Criminal Investigation at Polda Metro Jaya,\nSenior Commissioner Iman Imanuddin, stated that all evidence found at\nthe crime scene has been confiscated. According to him, there is a\nstrong correlation between the evidence and the statements given by the\nwitnesses who have been examined.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll evidence found at the scene has been seized by investigators and\nshows a correspondence between the evidence or exhibits and the witness\nstatements,\u201d Iman said during a press conference in Jakarta on Friday\n(3\/7\/2026).<\/p>\n
Iman revealed that electronic documents constitute one of the\nstrongest pieces of evidence in this case. This evidence includes video\nrecordings, conversation histories from the WhatsApp messaging\napplication, and telephone call logs.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis digital evidence clearly shows the communication between the\nperpetrators and the respective roles of the suspects acting together in\ncarrying out their crimes,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
In addition to digital evidence, the investigative team successfully\ntraced clues in the form of fund flows or money transfer transactions.\nThese transactions serve as tangible proof of the extortion committed by\nthe seven suspects against the victim and the victim\u2019s family.<\/p>\n
Based on the investigation results, the seven suspects were proven to\nhave restricted the victims\u2019 freedom by confining them, shackling them,\ndemanding ransom money, and withholding basic necessities such as food\nfor a certain period.<\/p>\n
The police are currently investigating information regarding alleged\nsimilar criminal incidents that may have occurred previously at the same\nlocation. Iman emphasised that investigators will continue to gather\nadditional evidence to ascertain whether there are other victims in this\ncase.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are still investigating this information and collecting other\nevidence. If other similar criminal acts involving different victims are\nfound, investigators will certainly make maximum efforts to\ninvestigate,\u201d Iman concluded.<\/p>\n
To date, seven individuals have been named as suspects and detained\nto account for their actions related to the alleged extortion, threats,\nand deprivation of liberty. The Central Jakarta Metro Police have\nexamined 17 witnesses and applied scientific crime investigation methods\nin handling the case. The police also revealed that three of the seven\nsuspects, including the shop owner, are related by family ties.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/police-seize-digital-evidence-and-trace-fund-flows-in-central-jakarta-false-imprisonment-case-1783086663", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }