Police Investigate Case of Threats and Extortion Against DPR Member

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Metro Jaya Police are still investigating reports of threats and extortion allegedly carried out by individuals impersonating one of the country’s public institutions.

The Head of Public Relations for Metro Jaya Police, Commissioner Pol Budi Hermanto, explained that the complainant, a DPR member with initials AS, was demanded Rp300 million, leading him to file a report on Thursday, 9 April 2026, around 10:00 PM WIB.

“There is also information from the KPK (Corruption Eradication Commission) regarding allegations of defaming KPK leaders. We will also investigate this information further, including one report from a member of parliament related to this case,” Budi said in Jakarta on Friday.

He also mentioned that they are still examining whether the reports are interconnected.

“We state that we have received one police report and we will investigate it further to determine if it is related to the previous report or suspicion as a single case. We request time,” Budi stated.

“The suspected perpetrators were secured in the West Jakarta area. During the operation, the team also seized evidence in the form of US$17,400 in cash,” KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo revealed to journalists in Jakarta on Friday.

After being arrested, he said the four individuals were immediately brought to Metro Jaya Police headquarters for further questioning.

Furthermore, he disclosed that the four claimed to be emissaries from KPK leaders who were ordered to demand a sum of money from the DPR member.

“It is suspected that this demand is not the first time,” Budi remarked.

Therefore, the KPK advises all ministries/institutions, regional governments, state/regional-owned enterprises, as well as various other community elements to always be alert and cautious.

“Be careful with various tactics by individuals impersonating KPK employees and committing criminal acts, fraud, extortion, or claiming to be able to arrange cases at the KPK,” Budi warned.