Police apprehend Kazakh national wanted by Interpol in North Lombok
Mataram (ANTARA) - The North Lombok Police, West Nusa Tenggara, have apprehended a Kazakh national, identified as SS (29), who is on the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) wanted list.
Chief of the North Lombok Police, Commissioner Agus Purwanta, in a statement received in Mataram on Thursday, explained that SS is a subject of Interpol’s Red Notice for alleged murder in his home country.
“Therefore, this apprehension is a follow-up to Interpol’s Red Notice and the document of the Atyrau City Court, Kazakhstan, dated January 8, 2026,” he said.
He explained that SS was apprehended at a guesthouse in Senaru Village, Bayan District, North Lombok Regency, on Tuesday (February 24).
The action was taken after the police received official information regarding the suspect’s presence in the jurisdiction of the North Lombok Police.
“This apprehension is a response to official information and coordination with the National Police’s International Relations Division regarding the presence of the Red Notice subject in our area. The entire process is carried out in accordance with applicable legal procedures,” he said.
The Chief of Police emphasized that this effort is part of the National Police’s commitment to supporting international law enforcement cooperation and ensuring that Indonesia does not become a haven for transnational criminals.
“We can assure you that every piece of information received will be followed up on professionally and appropriately. This is part of the support for the global law enforcement system,” he said.
In addition to SS, officers also apprehended a woman, also a Kazakh national, identified as MA (30), from the same location. The legal status of MA is still being investigated by investigators.
Based on documents from the Kazakh authorities as stated in the Red Notice, SS is suspected of being involved in an incident that occurred on November 2-3, 2025, in the Atyrau region.
The information states that there is an alleged murder of two victims. The entire substance of the case is under the jurisdiction of Kazakh law enforcement.
Investigators also secured a number of items, including passports, mobile phones, identity cards, international bank cards, and other personal documents for administrative purposes and cross-country coordination.
Wilandra emphasized that the next steps will be coordinated with the National Police’s International Relations Division, the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, and related agencies to determine the legal mechanism to be taken, including the possibility of an extradition process in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
“All stages will be carried out in accordance with national law and international cooperation mechanisms,” he said.
Currently, SS is being held at the North Lombok Police headquarters while awaiting further legal processes and international coordination.