Man in Serang Assaults Gas Seller with 3kg LPG Cylinder over Payment Dispute

Aris Munandar (34) nearly lost his life after being struck with a 3 kilogramme liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder by Jaenudin in Pringwulan Village, Bandung District, Serang Regency, Banten. The victim was beaten until he was covered in blood whilst attempting to collect payment for the LPG gas purchased by the assailant.

Pamarayan Police Precinct Chief AKP Yusuf Ependi explained that the serious assault occurred on Wednesday (25 February) at approximately 16:40 WIB at the assailant’s residence in Pakusaji Village.

“The victim had come to deliver 20 LPG gas cylinders ordered by the assailant to his home,” said AKP Yusuf Ependi on Thursday (12 March 2026).

However, after the gas cylinders were delivered, the assailant did not immediately pay for the order, which totalled 400,000 rupiah. The victim then demanded payment and refused to leave the assailant’s house until he had settled the debt.

“Because the assailant had not paid, the victim waited on the assailant’s veranda whilst awaiting payment,” Yusuf explained.

Whilst the victim was sitting waiting for payment, the assailant suddenly approached from behind and immediately launched the assault.

“The assailant struck the victim from behind using the LPG cylinder approximately 10 times until the victim fell,” he stated.

The victim managed to get up, but was struck again by the assailant until he fell once more. This brutal assault continued whilst the victim was defenceless and covered in blood.

“After the victim fell, the assailant covered the victim’s head with a sack and then resumed striking with the 3 kilogramme green-coloured LPG cylinder,” he said.

“Fortunately, the victim was rescued after receiving medical treatment at a hospital,” he added.

After the assault, the assailant fled the scene, leaving the victim with serious head wounds. The assailant subsequently hid in Pandeglang Regency, Banten.

After evading authorities for approximately two weeks, Jaenudin was finally apprehended by the Criminal Investigation Unit of Pamarayan Police Precinct at his hiding place in Citereup Village, Panimbang District, Pandeglang Regency, on Wednesday (11 March).

“The motive for the assault is still under investigation, but it is currently suspected that the assailant was angered at the victim,” said Yusuf.