Police Arrest Tangerang Murder Suspect in Under 24 Hours
A man with the initials MAF (27) has been arrested by police for the murder of a young man identified as G in Perumnas 1, Cibodas, Tangerang City, Banten. The victim was found dead with stab wounds.
“The victim, identified as G, died from stab wounds allegedly inflicted by the perpetrator,” said Tangerang City Metro Police Chief, Senior Commissioner Raden Muhammad Jauhari, in a statement on Tuesday (16/6/2026).
The murder occurred in the early hours of Monday (15/6) on Jalan Lombok, Perumnas 1, Cibodas, Tangerang City. Upon receiving the report, police immediately formed a joint team to hunt down the perpetrator.
Police then processed the crime scene, examined witnesses, and collected various pieces of evidence to identify the suspect.
“Based on the investigation, officers discovered the whereabouts of MAF, who had fled from his residence in the Dasana Indah area, Tangerang Regency. According to information from his family, the suspect was believed to have fled to the Bogor area to evade police pursuit,” he stated.
Police moved quickly to pursue MAF to the Bogor region in West Java. The suspect was located and detained in an area near the Bogor Palace.
“Less than 24 hours after the incident, the suspected perpetrator, identified as MAF (27), was apprehended by a joint team from the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Tangerang City Metro Police and the Jatiuwung Police Sector,” he said.
Senior Commissioner Jauhari emphasised that his department is committed to providing a sense of security to the public by thoroughly investigating every criminal act occurring within its jurisdiction.
“We give no room for criminals. As soon as we receive a report, the team immediately moves to conduct investigations and pursue the perpetrator until they are caught. We appreciate the swift work of all personnel involved in uncovering this case,” he said.
Currently, the suspect MAF has been detained for intensive questioning. Investigators are still looking into the motive behind the case.
Meanwhile, the Head of Criminal Investigation for the Tangerang City Metro Police, Adjunct Senior Commissioner Parikhesit, stated that the successful uncovering of the case was the result of cooperation and a rapid response from all involved personnel.
“Less than 24 hours after the incident, the perpetrator was secured. This is the result of hard work and synergy between the Jatanras Team, the Mobile Investigation Unit of the Tangerang City Metro Police Criminal Investigation Department, and the Jatiuwung Police Sector Criminal Investigation Unit in responding quickly to any criminal acts that are of public concern,” said Parikhesit.
The Tangerang City Metro Police also urged the public to remain calm and fully trust the legal process to the police. Further information regarding the investigation results will be officially conveyed in accordance with the progress of the case.