Debt Collector Stabs Customer, OJK Summons Mandiri Tunas Finance
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK) summoned the management of PT Mandiri Tunas Finance today, Wednesday (25/2/2026).
The summons is in relation to a case of alleged stabbing by a debt collector employed by the company.
The Head of the OJK’s Financial Literacy, Inclusion, and Communication Department, M. Ismail Riyadi, said that in the meeting, his party requested a detailed explanation of the incident and the follow-up actions that have been and will be taken by the company.
The OJK will then examine the information provided by Mandiri Tunas Finance in accordance with applicable regulations.
If the OJK finds any violations, the company will be subject to sanctions as stipulated.
He emphasized that the debt collection process by financial services institutions must be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the law, uphold ethics, and prioritize consumer protection.
He appealed to all financial services institutions to ensure that debt collection activities, including those carried out through third parties, are carried out professionally, comply with applicable regulations, and do not use intimidating or violent methods.
“The OJK will continue to monitor the development of this case and take supervisory measures in accordance with the authority it has,” he said.
Previously, an advocate with the initials BST was stabbed by three debt collectors who were repossessing a car at his house, in the Palem Semi housing complex, Karawaci, Tangerang, on Monday (23/2/2026). As a result of the incident, BST is said to have suffered three stab wounds to the abdomen and back.
Immediately after the incident, the victim was rushed to Siloam Hospital, then referred to the Tangerang Regency General Hospital.
The incident began when three debt collectors came to the victim’s house to repossess a car that was allegedly in arrears.
At the time of the incident, an argument occurred because the victim felt that the repossession process did not comply with the regulations.