The Head of the Jakarta Social Services, Iqbal Aqbarudin, stated that\nboth individuals were intercepted by the Rapid Response Team (TRC) P3S\nof the East Jakarta Social Services on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, at 18:18\nWIB. The performers, identified by the initials AF (21) and RR (16),\nwere apprehended in the Pondok Kopi area.<\/p>\n
Following data collection, the two \u2018pocong\u2019 performers were\ntransferred to the PSBI Bangun Daya 2 Social Institution in Cipayung,\nEast Jakarta, for further handling. According to reports, the\nindividuals were caught by officers conducting routine patrols in the\nEast Jakarta region.<\/p>\n
Kurniawan, the Commander of the East Jakarta P3S Unit, explained that\nthe patrol encountered the two beggars dressed as \u2018pocong\u2019 ghosts. He\nnoted that this phenomenon has recently gone viral and has been causing\npublic unrest. Consequently, the individuals were taken into\ncustody.<\/p>\n
He added that the intervention was necessary because the use of ghost\ncostumes to attract attention in public spaces has become a source of\nconcern for residents. The enforcement action is part of an ongoing\neffort to maintain public order and ensure community safety. This trend\nof beggars using \u2018pocong\u2019 costumes has been increasing lately,\nleveraging social media trends to solicit money from passers-by.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/two-pocong-street-performers-detained-during-nighttime-raid-1780855506", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }