West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi has announced a bounty of Rp 250\nmillion for anyone who can provide accurate information leading to the\ncapture of Taufik Hidayat, a fugitive suspected of kidnapping and\ntorturing a woman for three years. The victim, identified by the\ninitials YTR, was found with her face destroyed and injuries covering\nher entire body.<\/p>\n
Dedi stated he was outraged by the case, describing the perpetrator\u2019s\nactions as inhumane and noting the victim had been left with severe\nphysical injuries and deep psychological trauma. \u201cA barbaric incident\nhas occurred in West Java. A woman was sought after, kidnapped,\ntortured, her two eyes mutilated until she could no longer see, and her\nlips possibly cut with scissors. Her entire body was blistered and\ndamaged,\u201d Dedi said in a statement on Tuesday (23\/6\/2026).<\/p>\n
The governor expressed confidence that the West Java Police would\nswiftly apprehend the suspect but emphasised his desire for public\nparticipation in the search. He pledged the reward from his personal\nfunds to anyone who provides information leading to Taufik Hidayat\u2019s\narrest and handover to law enforcement.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the victim YTR is receiving intensive care at Hasan\nSadikin Hospital in Bandung. Siska Gerfianti, head of the West Java\nOffice of Women\u2019s Empowerment, Child Protection, and Family Planning,\nconfirmed the victim has begun to show signs of improvement and can now\ncommunicate, though interactions remain limited to prioritise her\nphysical and psychological recovery.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/west-java-governor-offers-rp-250-million-bounty-for-capture-of-womans-alleged-torturer-1782186689", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }