Gianyar Police Arrest 58 Suspects in Operation Sikat Agung 2026
The Gianyar Police Precinct (Polres Gianyar) uncovered 61 criminal cases during the implementation of Operation Sikat Agung 2026. A total of 58 suspects were arrested in the operation, which ran from January to February 2026.
Head of Gianyar Police Precinct AKBP Chandra C Kesuma disclosed that Operation Sikat Agung was launched to reduce crime rates that cause public concern, particularly theft offences. Chandra stated that the operation involved the Criminal Investigation Unit (Satreskrim) of Polres Gianyar alongside police stations within Gianyar’s jurisdiction.
“Operation Sikat Agung represents the police’s effort to reduce crime rates and provide security and peace of mind to the community. From the results of the joint operation with our police station units, we successfully uncovered 61 cases involving 58 suspects,” Chandra said during a press conference at Gianyar Police Precinct headquarters on Tuesday, 10 March 2026.
Of the dozens of cases uncovered, the majority were theft offences. Chandra detailed 14 cases of motorised vehicle theft (curanmor), 21 cases of robbery with aggravating circumstances (curat), 22 cases of robbery with violence or simple theft (cusa), one case of aggravated robbery (curas), and three cases of petty theft (curing).
Chandra disclosed that the 58 suspects arrested comprised 50 men and eight women. According to him, criminal activities occurred across various locations in Gianyar, including main roads, residential areas, villas, warehouses, shops, food stalls, petrol stations, and construction sites.
“The perpetrators employed various modus operandi in carrying out their acts,” Chandra stated.
In cases of motorised vehicle theft, Chandra explained, perpetrators typically used duplicate keys, pushed vehicles, or exploited situations where keys remained in the ignition. Some perpetrators also acted by forcing or damaging vehicle locks.
Meanwhile, in cases of robbery with violence, perpetrators committed snatching offences. In cases of simple theft and petty theft, perpetrators tended to exploit victims’ negligence.
Police secured numerous items of evidence from handling the dozens of cases. These included 41 motorcycles, two motor vehicles, 22 mobile phones, 42 pieces of jewellery, two gas cylinders, one crowbar, clothing, sandals and jackets, as well as cash totalling more than Rp 13 million.
The suspects were charged under several provisions of the Indonesian Criminal Code (KUHP). Chandra detailed that motorised vehicle theft cases were charged under Article 476 KUHP with a maximum sentence of five years’ imprisonment.
Subsequently, robbery with violence cases were charged under Article 479 KUHP with a maximum sentence of nine years’ imprisonment. Robbery with aggravating circumstances cases were charged under Article 477 KUHP with a sentence of seven years’ imprisonment. For petty theft, suspects were charged under Article 478 KUHP.
“We urge the community to remain vigilant at all times, ensure that vehicles are properly locked, and avoid leaving valuable items in easily accessible locations,” Chandra said.
“Public participation is vital in maintaining public order and safety to remain secure and conducive,” he concluded.