Woman Reporting Domestic Violence in South Tangerang Becomes Suspect Instead
A woman identified as MS in East Ciputat, South Tangerang, Banten, has been designated as a suspect in an alleged domestic violence (KDRT) case after being reported in return by her ex-husband.
MS’s family stated that the designation of MS as a suspect began when she reported the alleged domestic violence committed by her husband to the East Ciputat Police Sub-Station on 17 April 2023.
The report was registered with the number LP/162/B/IV/2023/Sek. Cip. Timur. In the report, MS complained of the violence she had endured whilst still married.
“When my sister arrived at the East Ciputat Police Sub-Station, she filed a report regarding domestic violence committed by her ex-husband on 17 April 2023,” stated MS’s younger sibling in a written statement received on Wednesday (4 March).
However, just one day after the report was filed, specifically on 18 April 2023, MS’s ex-husband filed a counter-report with Metro Jaya Police Headquarters.
In the report numbered LP/B/2160/IV/2023/SPKT/POLDA METRO JAYA, MS was accused of committing violence against her ex-husband.
The family viewed the counter-report as an attempt to distort the facts regarding the domestic violence allegations previously reported by MS.
After legal proceedings spanning more than two years, the investigator finally designated MS as a suspect on 6 October 2025 based on the ex-husband’s report.
MS’s family questioned the basis for the suspect designation. They believed there were numerous irregularities regarding the evidence used by the investigator.
“MS has always cooperated in meeting with investigators and provided clarification statements. However, we do not understand what grounds and strong evidence led to MS being designated as a suspect,” the family stated.
Additionally, the family also complained of alleged intimidation by members of the Women and Child Protection Unit (PPA) of South Tangerang Police.
According to the family, on the evening of 5 February 2026, at approximately 21:20 Western Indonesia Time, five PPA members visited the home of MS’s relatives in the Ciputat area. Their visit reportedly occurred without formal notification or the presentation of an official assignment letter.
The family also highlighted the statement of one police officer who allegedly announced MS’s suspect status loudly in front of nearby residents.
“Ms. MS is a suspect, that is why I am here,” the police officer reportedly said, as recounted by the family.
The family stated that the incident caused MS to experience psychological pressure and trauma, especially as she had previously identified herself as a victim of domestic violence.
Meanwhile, AKP Wira Graha Setiawan, the Chief of Criminal Investigation Division of South Tangerang Police, denied allegations that investigators did not follow proper procedures in handling the case.
According to Wira, there were four police reports that were interconnected between both parties.
He also stated that the suspect designation of MS had been tested through a pre-trial mechanism.
“For MS as a suspect, yesterday a pre-trial was submitted by the person concerned, but the result stated that the suspect designation is valid,” Wira said when contacted.
Regarding the allegation of intimidation, Wira also denied that his officers acted outside procedure.
He explained that the visit by personnel to MS’s home occurred because she had twice failed to respond to investigator summons.
“We remained persuasive and did not issue an arrest warrant. We conducted communication and visited her home, then at that time it was agreed that MS would come to the Police Station of her own accord,” he said.