Police Hunt Perpetrators After Video of Fishing Crew Member Tortured in Water Barrel Goes Viral

A fishing crew member is alleged to have been assaulted by several individuals. Police are currently hunting the perpetrators of the abuse, the video of which has gone viral on social media.

Based on the circulating video, a man can be seen sitting inside a barrel filled with water. Another man is then seen torturing the crew member by stomping on him and punching him.

The crew member was repeatedly stomped on the lower body by the perpetrator. Additionally, the victim was seen being continuously beaten and having water sprayed onto his face.

The video also shows another man in a blue shirt participating by punching and pulling the back of the victim’s shirt.

Confirming the incident, the Head of Public Relations for the Metro Jaya Regional Police, Kombes Budi Hermanto, stated that the authorities are aware of the situation and are following up on the case. Police have also tracked the location of the vessel to apprehend the suspects.

“The information has been monitored and is currently being followed up,” Kombiment Budi told reporters on Friday (2/10/2026).

He revealed that upon investigation, the ship was located in the waters of the Aru Islands, Maluku Province. Currently, the Tanjung Priok Port Police are coordinating with the police in the Aru Islands to ensure the safety of the victims.

“Metro Jaya Regional Police, through the Tanjung Priok Police, has coordinated with local police to ensure the safety of the crew members suspected to be victims,” Budi explained.

“At this time, the victims have been taken to the Dobo Regional General Hospital for medical examination and treatment,” he added.