Brunei National Dies Following Altercation with Influencer Woodyrman
A verbal altercation between two Brunei nationals in the Blok M area of South Jakarta ended in death. A man identified as MHF (30) died after allegedly being assaulted by Mohamad Irman Ali (33), a social media influencer known as Woodyrman.
According to detikNews, the incident occurred on Wednesday, 6 May 2026, around 3:30 AM WIB. Initially, the victim, who was sitting at the location, was approached by several people. In circulating videos, the victim and perpetrator were seen exchanging words.
The argument continued despite attempts by bystanders to intervene. Woodyrman then struck the victim with a glass bottle, causing him to fall.
The victim was rushed to the hospital but later pronounced dead at RSPP on Saturday, 16 May.
Key facts:
- Woodyrman Charged and Detained
Police arrested Woodyrman and designated him as a suspect. He is currently detained at the Metro Jaya Police Headquarters.
The suspect was apprehended in the early hours of Monday, 25 May, in Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta.
“He has been named a suspect and is detained,” said Kanit 1 Subdit Resmob Ditreskrimum Polda Metro Jaya Kompol Dimitri Mahendra when contacted by detikcom on Wednesday, 27 May 2026.
Dimitri stated Woodyrman is charged under Article 466 paragraph 3 and/or Article 468 paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code.
- Intoxicated During Assault
Dimitri said Woodyrman was intoxicated at the time of the assault. The victim’s condition regarding intoxication is pending medical records.
“The suspect was intoxicated. The victim’s state will be confirmed by medical records,” he said.
- Suspect and Victim Knew Each Other
Dimitri has not provided detailed account of the assault but confirmed Woodyrman and the victim were acquainted and friends.
“Friends, mutual acquaintances. Both the victim and suspect knew each other,” he added.
- Suspect Angered by Victim’s Reprimand
The motive for the assault remains unclear. Dimitri stated the suspect was upset after being reprimanded.
“Angry after being reprimanded. Full details will be revealed in a press conference,” he said.
The specific reason for Woodyrman’s anger that night has not been disclosed. Dimitri mentioned this will be clarified in a subsequent press conference.