Details of the Articles Charging the Train Driver Suspect in Fatal Anggrek Train vs KRL Collision
Metro Jaya Regional Police have named the driver of the Argo Bromo Anggrelar train (now known as KA Anggrek), identified by the initials AN (37), as a suspect in the fatal accident between the KA Anggrek and a KRL commuter train at Bekasi Timur Station. AN is facing several charges.
“Regarding the suspect, based on the results of our investigation and the evidence we have collected, currently, only Mr AN has been named a suspect,” said the Deputy Director of Criminal Investigation, AKBP Dewa Anom Danunjaya, during a press conference at Metro Jaya Regional Police on Tuesday (29/09/2026).
He stated that AN faces a maximum penalty of 12 years in prison. He added that AN is charged under articles within the Criminal Code (KUHP) and the Railway Law.
“The suspect is charged under Articles 323 and/or 324 and/or 474 of Law Number 1 of 2023 regarding the Criminal Code, and/or Article 198 and/or Article 206 of Law Number 23 of 2007 regarding Railways, with a maximum threat of 5 to 12 years in prison,” he said.
Police stated they will summon the suspect, though it has not yet been clarified when AN will be interrogated.
“Our activities are certainly based on the evidence collected, including input from the National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) as part of the consideration in our investigation process. We have also conducted expert examinations, which led us to conclude that there is sufficient evidence to suspect AN as per the articles we have presented,” said the Head of Public Relations for Metro Jaya Regional Police, AKBP Onkoseno.
Below are the details of the articles charging the suspect:
Article 323 of Law Number 1 of 2023 (Criminal Code):
Any person who commits an act resulting in danger to public railway traffic shall be liable to imprisonment for a maximum of 7 (seven) years.
If the criminal offence referred to in paragraph (1) results in serious injury, the penalty is imprisonment for a maximum of 9 (nine) years.
If the criminal offence referred to in paragraph (1) results in death, the penalty is imprisonment for a maximum of 12 (twelve) years.
Article 324 of Law Number 1 of 2023 (Criminal Code):
Any person who through negligence causes danger to public railway traffic shall be liable to imprisonment for a maximum of 3 (three) years or a fine of up to Category IV.
If the criminal offence referred to in paragraph (1) results in serious injury, the penalty is imprisonment for a maximum of 5 (five) years or a fine of up to Category V.
If the criminal offence referred to in paragraph (1) results in death, the penalty is imprisonment for a maximum of 7 (seven) years or a fine of up to Category VI.
Article 474 of Law Number 1 of 2023 (Criminal Code):
Any person whose negligence causes injury to another, resulting in illness or an impediment to performing their position, livelihood, or profession for a certain period, shall be liable to imprisonment for a maximum of 1 (one) year or a fine of up to Category II.
Any person whose negligence results in serious injury to another shall be liable to imprisonment for a maximum of 3 (three) years or a fine of up to Category III.
Any person whose negligence results in the death of another shall be liable to imprisonment for a maximum of 5 (five) years or a fine of up to Category V.
Article 198 of Law Number 23 of 2007 (Railways):
Railway Infrastructure Providers who fail to clearly and completely place prohibition signs in the railway track usage area and on the railway tracks, as referred to in Article 81, resulting in property loss, shall be liable to imprisonment for a maximum of 1 (one) year and a fine of up to Rp 250 million.
If the criminal offence referred to in paragraph (1) results in serious injury, the penalty is imprisonment for a maximum of 2 (two) years and a fine of up to Rp 500 million.
If the criminal offence referred to in paragraph (1) results in death, the penalty is imprisonment for a maximum of 3 (three) years and a fine of up to Rp 1 billion.
Article 206 of Law Number 23 of 2007 (Railways):
Railway Rolling Stock Personnel who operate a train without complying with the orders of the train movement controller, signals, or signs as referred to in Article 122 paragraphs (3) and (4), resulting in a train accident and property loss, shall be liable to imprisonment for a maximum of 1 (one) year.
If the criminal offence referred to in paragraph (1) results in serious injury, the penalty is imprisonment for a maximum of 2 (two) years.
If the criminal offence referred to in paragraph (1) results in death, the penalty is imprisonment for a maximum of 5 (five) years.