Pickpocket 'Joins' Demonstration at DPR Building

A suspected pickpocketing incident occurred during a demonstration on Thursday (27/8/2026) evening. The man suspected of being a pickpocket became the target of the protesters’ anger.

Based on observations, the suspected pickpocketing took place in the middle of the crowd’s oration. The pickpocket, whose actions were exposed, was immediately apprehended by several protesters. The incident suddenly startled the protesters who were giving speeches, forcing them to clear a path.

While being escorted, the pickpocket became the target of the protesters. It was impossible to count how many blows landed on the pickpocket’s body.

“Pickpocket, this is a pickpocket, hey,” shouted the crowd.

“Enough, enough, don’t kill him, only corruptors should be killed,” shouted other protesters.

The pickpocket was seen with long hair and a body covered in tattoos. The shirt he was wearing was torn after becoming the target of the protesters’ anger. Some members of the crowd appeared to be protecting the pickpocket from the protesters’ punches and kicks.

The pickpocket was eventually escorted into the DPR RI building to prevent the crowd from becoming more violent. Afterwards, the crowd dispersed and returned to gathering to listen to the oration.

Protesters from various groups began to fill the area around the DPR RI building in Senayan on Thursday (27/8/2026) evening. They chanted for the death penalty for corruptors.

Based on observations, some of the crowd gathered and parked their vehicles around GBK. They then formed ranks to move towards the DPR RI building on foot. The crowd waved flags of their respective organisations such as GMNI, HMI, the Kebon Sayur Residents’ Alliance Struggle, and BSI Margonda University. Some protesters also waved Palestinian flags as a form of humanitarian support.

The crowd chanted support for the death penalty for corruptors and for the government to side with the people while walking. In between speeches, the crowd sang the song Tanah Airku to boost their fighting spirit.

A line of police officers appeared to be escorting the demonstration with assistance from the Jakarta Satpol PP. They stood guard monitoring the course of the protest.