Four Bais TNI Personnel Imprisoned in Maximum Security Pomdam Jaya

The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) headquarters has provided an update on the investigation process into the alleged assault case against activist AY. The four perpetrators from the TNI Strategic Intelligence Agency (Bais) have been designated as suspects and have been undergoing detention at the military detention facility (maximum security) of Pomdam Jaya Guntur since 18 March 2026. “The article applied to the suspects is the assault article,” said TNI’s Head of Information Centre (Kapuspen), Major General Aulia Dwi Nasrullah, in Jakarta on Tuesday (31/3/2026) evening Western Indonesia Time. The TNI Military Police Centre (Puspom) previously released the names of the four alleged perpetrators who threw acid on Andrie, initialled Captain NDP, Lieutenant SL, Lieutenant BHW, and Sergeant ES. All four are members of the Bais TNI Headquarters Detachment (Denma). According to Aulia, on 19 March 2026, Puspom TNI investigators attempted to confirm and request statements from the victim witness AY. However, the doctor treating the Kontas activist has not yet permitted it due to health reasons. Furthermore, Aulia stated that on 25 March 2026, Puspom TNI investigators received a letter from the Chair of the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) stating that victim witness AY is under LPSK protection. The Commander of Puspom TNI has sent a letter to the LPSK Chair regarding the request to obtain statements from victim witness AY. However, to date, the examination has not taken place. “TNI is committed to carrying out the law enforcement process openly, professionally, and accountably,” said Aulia.