Indonesian Citizen Rescued After Being Held Captive and Assaulted in Malaysia

An Indonesian citizen named Doris Candra was rescued from captivity in Selangor, Malaysia, after suffering severe injuries including a broken leg and head trauma. The case is being investigated by the Indonesian National Police’s Directorate of Special Criminal Investigation (Dittipidter) in coordination with Malaysian authorities, with suspicions that it is linked to an illegal tin smuggling ring.

The victim, Doris Candra, a resident of Prabumulih, South Sumatra, allegedly suffered violence and was held captive in the Selangor region of Malaysia. The case is now being handled by the Indonesian National Police’s Directorate of Special Criminal Investigation (Dittipidter), involving cross-border coordination with the International Relations Division of the Indonesian National Police, the Indonesian Police Attaché in Kuala Lumpur, and the Malaysian police.

“The Director of Special Criminal Investigation is currently coordinating efforts to rescue and evacuate the victim with the International Relations Division and the police attaché at the Indonesian Embassy in Malaysia,” said Brigadier General Mohammad Irhamni, Director of Special Criminal Investigation of the Indonesian National Police, on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

According to initial reports received by the police, Doris Candra suffered serious injuries as a result of alleged abuse by the illegal tin smuggling syndicate. The victim is said to have suffered a broken leg and injuries to her hands and head.

Upon receiving this information, the Indonesian Police Attaché in Kuala Lumpur immediately coordinated with the Kuala Langat Police District (IPD) to carry out rescue efforts. However, after investigation, it turned out that the location of the captivity was within the jurisdiction of the Sepang Police District (IPD).

The evacuation process was then continued by the Sungai Pelek Police Station. At approximately 23:18 local time, the victim was finally rescued from a house allegedly used as an accommodation or homestay.

“Based on initial information, the victim claimed that she was forced to transport tin from Indonesia and persuaded to come to Malaysia. Upon arriving in Malaysia, the victim then suffered abuse,” he said.

The Indonesian National Police is now investigating allegations of a cross-border illegal tin smuggling network behind the case. The Directorate of Special Criminal Investigation also ensures that it will pursue those allegedly involved in acts of violence against the victim and the illegal tin smuggling practices.

“We will investigate the parties allegedly involved in the criminal acts of assault, attempted murder, and illegal smuggling of tin,” he added.