Police Reveal Origin of Fake Number Plate Used by Attacker of Three Petrol Station Employees in Cipinang
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Jakarta Timur Police have uncovered the origin of the fake number plate used by the individual who assaulted three employees at a Pertamina petrol station in Cipinang, Pulogadung, East Jakarta.
Chief of the Jakarta Timur Police, Kombes Pol Alfian Nurrizal, explained that the number plate, L 1 XD, is actually registered to a green Toyota Land Cruiser, but was affixed to the perpetrator’s black Toyota Vellfire.
“The perpetrator borrowed the number plate from an acquaintance. He intended to use it when returning to Bekasi and placed it on his Vellfire to fill up with Pertalite,” Alfian said during a press conference on Wednesday (February 25, 2026).
“However, the vehicle was registered as a green Toyota Land Cruiser with a different number plate. As a result, the operator refused to provide fuel. The perpetrator then became enraged and committed violence against the three victims,” he explained.
According to the investigation, the perpetrator was already intoxicated before arriving at the scene.
The perpetrator will be charged under Article 466 of the Criminal Code and/or Article 471 of the Criminal Code for assault, with a maximum prison sentence of 2 years and 6 months.
Previously, the three petrol station employees were assaulted during the fuel filling process on Sunday night (February 23, 2026).
A petrol station staff member, Mukhlisin (38), explained that the incident began when the customer attempted to fill up with Pertalite, but the vehicle did not match the data on the barcode.
According to him, the staff then suggested that the customer fill up with Pertamax, in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP). However, the customer became angry.
“We suggested Pertamax. For diesel, we usually suggest Pertamina Dex. There are actually options,” Mukhlisin said.
“The customer claimed, ‘This is a general’s car.’ In the video, he also mentioned ‘police chief.’ There was a narrative, and he used the words ‘police chief’ when he was shouting,” he added.
The police confirmed that the suspected perpetrator who assaulted the three petrol station employees is not a police officer, as previously reported.
The Head of Public Relations of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police, Kombes Pol Budi Hermanto, stated that the perpetrator, with the initials JMH, has been apprehended and is confirmed to be a civilian who works as an entrepreneur.
“The perpetrator, JMH, has been secured and is confirmed not to be a member of the police force, but a civilian who works as an entrepreneur,” Budi said.
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