Police Find Dumbbell Near South Korean National's Body in Bekasi

BEKASI - Police found a dumbbell near the body of a South Korean national identified as SBC (66) who was found dead in his home in Kampung Buaran RT 04 RW 02, Lambangsari Village, Tambun Selatan District, Bekasi Regency, on Wednesday 27 May 2026.

South Tambun Police Station Chief Kompol Wuriyanti said the dumbbell was found during the crime scene examination. However, investigators are still determining its connection to the victim’s death.

“Items found near the victim’s body at the crime scene include a dumbbell. Other details are still under investigation,” Wuriyanti told Kompas.com via telephone on Thursday 28 May 2026.

However, investigators are still determining the exact cause of death through autopsy and forensic laboratory examinations.

“It is still necessary to determine whether the injuries caused the death or not,” Wuriyanti said.

The investigation is currently being conducted thoroughly in collaboration with the Forensic Laboratory Centre (Puslabfor) and Kramat Jati Police Hospital.

Police have also coordinated with the South Korean Embassy and the victim’s family regarding the autopsy.

“The deceased is currently undergoing autopsy. Yesterday, investigators coordinated and sought approval for the autopsy from the embassy and family,” she said.

“So far, six witnesses have been interviewed. Motive and other details will be released once the investigation is complete,” Wuriyanti said.

Previously, SBC was first discovered by his daughter on Wednesday afternoon lying in the dining room of his home with multiple injuries on his body.

The victim’s body is currently at Kramat Jati Police Hospital in East Jakarta for autopsy, while the crime scene remains cordoned off for investigation purposes.