Tasikmalaya Ride-Hailing Driver Fights Off Robber Posing as Passenger

An attempted robbery targeted an online motorcycle taxi (ojol) driver named Jonih Jaswara (48) on Jalan Ciawi-Singaparna (Cisinga), Jamanis District, Tasikmalaya Regency. Fortunately, the attempt was thwarted after Jonih fought back against the perpetrator.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday (29/8/2026). During the attack, Jonih’s neck was briefly strangled with a rope by the perpetrator.

The suspect, identified by the initials GTW (26), was eventually apprehended and taken into police custody. The incident began when the victim was waiting for passengers near the Rancabango T-junction in Tasikmalaya City at around 00.05 WIB. The suspect approached him and requested a ride to Kiarajangkung in Rajapolah District.

The suspect, a resident of Gunungcupu in Ciamis Regency, placed the order offline. The victim then gave the suspect a ride on his Yamaha NMax motorcycle.

However, upon arriving at the destination at around 01.00 WIB, the suspect refused to get off. Instead, he continued directing the victim towards a dark and deserted road in the Cisinga area.

“I asked him where exactly he wanted to go, but he told me to stop asking questions,” said Jonih.

Upon reaching a quiet spot by the roadside, the suspect told the victim to stop. The suspect immediately launched his attack. However, the victim did not remain passive. He struggled until he fell to the ground. The suspect then took control of the motorcycle.

Seeing the suspect sitting on his motorcycle with the engine still running, the victim got up and fought back. Jonih managed to overpower the suspect until he could no longer resist.

Tasikmalaya City Police Public Relations Head, IPTU Jajang Kurniawan, confirmed the arrest of the attempted robbery suspect.

“Yes, that is correct. The suspect has been secured at Jamanis Police Station. The case is currently being developed by the Criminal Investigation Unit of Tasikmalaya City Police,” said Jajang.