Police arrest 'ATM' robbers

Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

JAKARTA: Jakarta Police detectives arrested seven members of a
syndicate of robbers who have allegedly reaped around Rp 2
billion (US$231,214) from several operations since late last
year.

According to the police, the suspects usually broke the
Automatic Teller Machines (ATM) using a crowbar and a car jack.
During operations, which usually took around 30 minutes, the
robbers carried pistols.

Jakarta Police detective chief Sr. Comr. Mathius Salempang
said on Thursday the suspects were apprehended in a week-long
police operation from April 30 to May 5. The suspects were
identified as Jhon Alex, Arnold, Edy Fauzan, Efendi, Sofian, Ong
Tjin Yoe and Kuolon.

Salempang added the suspects had provided the names of 14
accomplices, whom detectives were still searching for. -- JP

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