Jakarta Police Uncover 171 Theft Cases in 2026, 103 Suspects Arrested
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Jakarta Metropolitan Police have uncovered 171 theft cases throughout 2026. Of these cases, 103 suspects have been arrested by the police. Among them, 13 cases originated from reports made through social media.
The Director of General Criminal Investigation at the Jakarta Metropolitan Police, Commissioner Pol Iman Imanudin, detailed that there were 86 cases of aggravated theft, 10 cases of theft with violence, and 75 cases of motor vehicle theft.
“These criminal incidents are the result of digital information on social media and the rapid response from the Jakarta Metropolitan Police,” said Iman during a press conference at the Jakarta Metropolitan Police headquarters, Friday (May 15, 2026).
These include a mobile phone theft at the Halim Perdanakusuma Swimming Pool, East Jakarta, on March 25, 2026, and a theft of a safe containing Rp 52 million at a minimarket in Tambora, West Jakarta, on February 22, 2026.
Reports made through social media are important and can help the police to arrest the perpetrators of these crimes.
In the case of 5 out of the 103 suspects, officers had to take firm action to stop the perpetrators who were trying to escape and were using firearms.
“Because five of the suspects were carrying five firearms, we took firm and measured action,” said Iman.
Now, the 103 suspects are being held in custody at the Jakarta Metropolitan Police detention center.
They will be charged under Article 307 of the Criminal Code regarding the use of firearms, which carries a maximum penalty of 7 years, and Article 591 for receiving stolen goods, which carries a threat of imprisonment of 4 years.
Iman emphasised that perpetrators who are repeat offenders will be charged with aggravated charges.
“We all hope that at the time of sentencing in court, the penalties will be increased because the person is a repeat offender,” said Iman.
According to Iman, most of the crimes they handled occurred in the surrounding areas such as Depok, Bekasi, and Tangerang.
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