Police Arrest Three Suspects for Theft of Hand-drawn Batik Worth Rp1.3 Billion at JCC

Police have arrested three suspects for the theft of hand-drawn batik worth Rp1.3 billion from a batik sales stand at the Jakarta Convention Centre (JCC) in Senayan, Central Jakarta.

The case was uncovered following a report filed by a victim identified by the initials H at the Tanah Abang Police Station on Wednesday (4/2).

“The victim reported a theft that occurred on Wednesday, 4 February 2026 at approximately 08:00 Western Indonesian Time, resulting in losses amounting to Rp1,376,000,000,” said the Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit at Tanah Abang Police Station, AKP Ikhsan Rangga, in a statement on Monday (16/2).

Following the report, police immediately inspected the crime scene and reviewed CCTV footage. The recordings showed the suspects using a Toyota Calya with registration number F-1091-FBU.

Armed with this lead, police attempted to identify the vehicle used by the suspects and launched a pursuit.

On Thursday (12/2), police visited the residence of one suspect, a woman identified by the initials LDNK. However, she was not at home.

“Subsequently, the suspect’s husband provided information about LDNK’s whereabouts, and based on his directions, the suspect LDNK was apprehended,” said Ikhsan.

LDNK then informed police of the whereabouts of the two other suspects, identified by the initials KN and GJY, who were at a foundation near her home.

“The two suspects named KN and GJY were then apprehended along with evidence consisting of batik clothing and batik fabric from the theft,” Ikhsan added.

In connection with the case, police have seized a number of items as evidence, including two containers filled with batik clothing and batik fabric, two large white sacks containing batik clothing and batik fabric, one suitcase filled with batik clothing and batik fabric, five red plastic bags containing batik clothing and batik fabric, one suitcase of batik clothing, a mobile phone, and a car.

All three suspects and the evidence have been taken to the Tanah Abang Police Station for further examination.