Andre Rosiade: 'Tuan Takur' Who Extorted Traders at Padang Market Questioned by Police
Deputy Chairman of House of Representatives Commission VI Andre Rosiade has disclosed developments in the alleged extortion case affecting traders at Pasar Raya Padang. The perpetrator, known by the moniker ‘Tuan Takur’, has now been questioned by police.
Andre stated that, based on information he had received, one individual with the initials M and two others suspected of involvement in the case had been summoned and questioned by the Padang City Police. Andre urged traders not to be afraid to provide testimony so that the case could be thoroughly investigated.
“Traders need not fear giving evidence. The state must be present to protect the public from extortion practices, whether by market thugs or white-collar criminals,” Andre Rosiade told reporters on Tuesday (17 February 2026).
The Chairman of the Gerindra Party’s West Sumatra regional board emphasised that the government must ensure there is no intimidation or illegal levies harming small traders. He maintained that law enforcement must proceed without discrimination.
Andre also raised the commitment to eradicating corruption and oppressive practices against the public. He argued that authorities must have the courage to act against anyone proven guilty, including if the case involves individuals alleged to be contract employees at the relevant government agency.
“Many major corrupt officials have already been arrested under President Prabowo’s administration. Let alone a mere ‘Tuan Takur’ who is allegedly a contract employee at the Trade Agency, or other market thugs who extort traders,” he said.
Furthermore, Andre called on Padang Mayor Fadly Amran to take firm action if any government personnel were found to be involved. “We are waiting for the Mayor of Padang to show the courage to dismiss those concerned. Don’t be a turtle hiding in a boat, because this has long been an open secret at Pasar Raya Padang,” Andre said.
He expressed hope that the handling of this case would proceed transparently and provide a sense of security for traders at Pasar Raya Padang. Andre affirmed that the House of Representatives would continue to oversee the matter to ensure there are no further extortion or intimidation practices against ordinary people in West Sumatra.
This case had previously drawn attention from Andre Rosiade. He was known to have met with West Sumatra Police Chief Inspector General Gatot Tri Suryanta on Wednesday (11 February) to report the extortion carried out by ‘Tuan Takur’ against traders at Pasar Raya Padang.