Maxim Indonesia Responds to Child Murder Case in East Kutai

Maxim Indonesia has issued its response to the news article titled ‘Pelaku Pembunuh Bocah 7 tahun di Kutai Timur Minta Uang Tebusan Rp200 Juta’ which was published on mediaindonesia.com. Maxim Indonesia expresses its deepest condolences for the incident in East Kalimantan and sympathy for the victim’s family. Maxim strongly condemns all forms of violence and crime. Such actions do not reflect the values upheld by the company and are intolerable in any form. Regarding the incident, Maxim confirms that the individual mentioned in this case has not been an active Maxim driver partner since April 2026 and has been permanently blocked by the company. Based on internal data and verification, the incident currently being handled by law enforcement is not related to the use of Maxim’s services or the company’s operational activities. As a company that upholds the principles of safety and compliance with the law, Maxim continues to provide full support for the investigation conducted by the authorities. Maxim has been cooperative by providing the data and information required by the police in accordance with applicable regulations. In carrying out its operations, Maxim consistently applies strict operational standards in the recruitment and management of driver partners, including the obligation to use verified accounts matching the owner’s identity. Maxim emphasises that it respects the ongoing legal process and fully entrusts the handling of the case to the authorities. The company will continue to cooperate as needed to support the objective and comprehensive uncovering of the facts. Maxim is committed to continuously improving safety standards, strengthening supervision mechanisms, and ensuring the consistent application of internal regulations to provide safe and reliable services for all users.