Police Examine 17 Witnesses, Detain 7 Suspects in Central Jakarta Print Shop False Imprisonment Case

The Central Jakarta Metro Police are continuing their investigation into the alleged false imprisonment and abuse at the Mau Print shop in the Senen area. Investigators have so far examined 17 witnesses to strengthen the evidence in the case. Central Jakarta Police Chief, Senior Commissioner Reynold E. P. Hutagalung, stated that the witness examinations are being conducted intensively to support a scientific crime investigation and reinforce the legal facts. “We have examined 17 witnesses to date, and we will continue to examine relevant stakeholders and competent witnesses,” Reynold said during a press conference at the Metro Jaya Regional Police headquarters on Friday (3/7/2026). In addition to witness testimony, the police have received the official medical reports (visum et repertum) detailing the injuries of the three victims: Muhammad Rafli Jailani, Tegar Saputra, and Adit Saputra. Medical and psychological care for the victims is also a priority. The Central Jakarta Metro Police are collaborating with the Metro Jaya Regional Police’s Medical and Health Division (Bid Dokkes) for medical assistance, while the Human Resources Bureau is involved in implementing a trauma healing programme. Reynold added that his team has coordinated with the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) to provide protection and facilitate restitution rights for the victims, as stipulated in Article 66 of Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code. The case originated from an incident on Friday, 5 June 2026, at around 7:30 PM Western Indonesia Time at the Mau Print shop on Jalan Kalibaru Timur Number 182, Bungur Village, Senen District. Police have named and detained seven suspects, identified as five men with the initials MML (40), AI (41), S (48), AYL (29), NHJ (42), and two women with the initials CML (37) and II (36). They are currently being held at the Central Jakarta Metro Police detention centre. The suspects are charged with multiple offences, including extortion, threats, deprivation of liberty, and assault under the provisions of the new Criminal Code.