Police Conclusion: No Evidence of Criminal Act in Death of Sutrimo

The Metro Jaya Regional Police have announced the conclusion of their investigation regarding the death of a man named Sutrimo. Police have concluded that there is currently no evidence pointing towards a criminal act.

“Based on the facts collected and analysed, investigators conclude that, so far, no evidence has been found indicating that a criminal offence occurred in the death of Mr Sutrimo,” said the Deputy Director of General Criminal Investigation of Metro Jaya Regional Police, AKBP Dewa Anom Danunjaya, during a press conference at the Metro Jaya Regional Police headquarters on Wednesday (30/09/2026).

He stated that this conclusion was reached after police conducted examinations of witnesses, CCTV footage, and performed an exhumation. He added that other electronic evidence had also been reviewed.

“Investigators have conducted a thorough analysis of the facts obtained,” he said.

Anom expressed condolences to Sutrimo’s family and emphasised that the police respect the family’s position. “Investigators will carry out steps in accordance with applicable legal provisions, completing all formal requirements to provide legal certainty,” he added.

As background, Sutrimo was found unconscious on Thursday (23/06) in the courtyard of the Mordent Clinic. He was subsequently transported by ambulance to the Muhammadiyah Taman Puring Hospital.

Hospital officials stated that Sutrimo had already passed away upon arrival. Police then proceeded to investigate the cause of his death.

“Metro Jaya Regional Police will certainly investigate even the smallest piece of information, especially regarding the loss of a person’s life, to determine whether it was natural or unnatural,” said the Head of Public Relations of Metro Jaya Regional Police, Kombes Bidd Budi Hermanto, in the Matraman area, Jakarta, on Monday (27/07).

On social media, it was reported that the victim was found with foam exiting his nose and mouth. Police continued to investigate these claims, including reviewing hospital statements and the victim’s medical records.

Police subsequently performed an exhumation of Sutrimo’s body on 12 August 2026.