Cirebon Police Seize 23 Motorbikes Linked to Vehicle Theft

Polresta Cirebon seized 23 motorcycles believed to be the proceeds of motor vehicle theft (curanmor). The stolen motorcycles were reportedly sold on online marketplaces after their identities were obscured. According to information gathered, the 23 motorcycles secured were the result of developments in motor vehicle theft cases investigated by the Satreskrim Polresta Cirebon from April to May 2026. ‘Reskrim Polresta Cirebon successfully uncovered four cases of theft with violence involving five suspects. The curanmor case involved one case, aggravated theft one case, and attempted aggravated theft one case,’ said Polresta Cirebon Police Chief, Kombes Pol Imara Utama, on Thursday (21 May). From the development of the curanmor case, police uncovered the organised fencing of vehicles believed to be stolen. The police also secured 23 motorcycles suspected to be proceeds of crime. Imara added that they would soon release data on the vehicles believed to be curanmor so that owners can check. ‘We will release it, including frame number (nomor rangka) and engine number (nomor mesin). So those who believe they have lost a vehicle can contact us,’ he said. Meanwhile, the Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit (Satreskrim) Polresta Cirebon, Kompol I Putu Ika Prabawa explained that the fencing case uncovered was the result of development from the curanmor cases within Polresta Cirebon’s jurisdiction. ‘From that case, we have secured two suspects,’ Prabawa said. The modus operandi involved cooperating with the curanmor perpetrators to obscure the vehicle’s identity. The frame numbers and engine numbers were ground down, then re-engraved using identities prepared by the criminals. After altering the vehicle’s identity, the motorcycles were sold again, including via online platforms. ‘The fencing took place repeatedly as a livelihood. From the development, the suspects have committed the act several times and sold vehicles online,’ Prabawa explained. The suspects were charged under Article 592 of Law No. 1 of 2023 with penalties of up to six years in prison. (H-3)