Crime roundup: Alleged blasphemy to padel racket theft
A number of criminal and security-related incidents took place in Jakarta on Wednesday (12/8), ranging from alleged blasphemy to the theft of padel rackets.
- North Jakarta MUI issues three stances condemning alleged blasphemy, urges calm
The Chairman of the North Jakarta Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), KH Ahmad Ibnu Abidin, delivered three joint statements of position with Islamic mass organisations across North Jakarta following the viral video of an alleged blasphemy incident at ‘The Sounds Project’ music festival in the Ancol area. The incident involved a challenge to memorise Quranic verses with alcoholic drinks as a prize, which circulated on social media.
- Police conduct in-depth examination of two alleged blasphemy suspects
The North Jakarta Metro Police are still carrying out in-depth examinations of two individuals suspected of committing blasphemy during ‘The Sound Project’ music festival in the Ancol area.
- Investigation into Sutrimo’s death based on scientific evidence
The Metro Jaya Regional Police emphasised that the investigation into the death of the late Sutrimo is being conducted professionally, transparently, and based on scientific crime investigation.
- Lawyer undergoes first hearing on alleged extortion charges at Central Jakarta District Court
A lawyer, Bangun Paulus Tudungta, began his first trial hearing on charges of alleged extortion against a young entrepreneur, Vinson Leo Carlius, at the Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday.
- Police investigate alleged theft of padel rackets in Tamansari, West Jakarta
Police are investigating an alleged theft of padel rackets at a sports equipment shop in the Krukut area, Tamansari, West Jakarta.