Debt Collector Gang Intercepts Mercedes; Eight Detained by Police
A group of debt collectors intercepted a Mercedes-Benz C-Class (C300) driver on Jalan Gunung Sahari, in front of Mangga Dua Square, Kelurahan Ancol, Kecamatan Pademangan, North Jakarta, on Tuesday (10 March). The debt collectors stopped the vehicle, claiming the owner had failed to pay vehicle instalments.
According to Pademangan Police Station Chief AKP Daniel Dirgala, the perpetrators halted the victim’s vehicle by alleging unpaid instalments. The victim reported the incident through the emergency 110 hotline.
“The perpetrators intercepted the vehicle by accusing the driver of non-payment of vehicle instalments. The victim subsequently reported the incident through the emergency 110 service,” said Daniel in Jakarta on Wednesday.
Upon receiving the report, officers from the Criminal Investigation Unit of Pademangan Police Station immediately attended the scene to investigate.
According to Daniel, the complainant, identified as F, reported that approximately eight debt collectors had intercepted him. They stopped the black Mercedes-Benz C300 with licence plate B 328 ETH. The debt collectors alleged the driver had not paid vehicle instalments for approximately four months.
“Following the report made through the 110 emergency service, both the vehicle owner and the debt collectors were detained at Pademangan Police Station,” said Daniel.
Police subsequently brought both parties to the police station for further investigation by detectives. The disputed vehicle was also secured for investigation purposes.
As of reporting, the debt collectors remained under investigation at the Criminal Investigation Unit of Pademangan Police Station. Daniel emphasised that his officers would promptly follow up on all public reports submitted through the emergency service.
“I have instructed my personnel to immediately respond to and follow up on all citizen complaints through the 110 service to maintain security in the area,” he concluded.
The incident reflects broader concerns about illegal debt collection practices in Indonesia. Member of Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives Nasyirul Falah Amru has called for a ban on third-party debt collection activities, describing such conduct as a serious violation involving deliberate intent and serious legal consequences.