Authorities have unraveled a disturbing case of sexual violence perpetrated by an online taxi driver, Wendy Arie Harjanto (39), against a female passenger identified by her initials, SKD (20), in Central Jakarta. The harrowing incident reportedly took place on March 14, 2026.
The perpetrator was swiftly apprehended by police in the Rangkapan Jaya area of Depok on Wednesday, April 1. During the arrest, law enforcement officers secured a significant amount of incriminating evidence. Inside the vehicle Wendy used during the assault, police discovered dozens of plastic sachets commonly used for methamphetamine, locally known as ‘sabu’. Further investigation confirmed Wendy’s illicit drug use, as a urine test conducted at the Metro Jaya Police’s Medical and Health Division (Biddokes) returned positive for methamphetamine. “We conducted an examination at Biddokes Polda Metro Jaya, and the examination results showed the suspect tested positive for using methamphetamine,” stated Kombes Pol Rita Wulandari Wibowo, Director of Women and Children and Human Trafficking Crimes (PPA-PPO) for the Metro Jaya Police, during a press conference at the Metro Jaya Police Headquarters on Monday, April 6.
The vehicle implicated in the sexual violence incident has also been seized by the police. Kombes Pol Rita highlighted a crucial detail regarding the car’s condition, noting its heavily tinted windows. She explained that the side and rear windows were approximately 80% tinted, while the front windows were 60% tinted. This extreme level of tinting significantly obscured visibility from the outside, intentionally creating a clandestine environment that facilitated the perpetrator’s actions without being observed.
Contraceptives and Potency Drugs Found
Beyond the drug-related findings, police uncovered further alarming evidence inside the suspect’s vehicle. Investigators located not only the used methamphetamine sachets but also various items related to sexual activity, including contraceptives and a specific brand of potency drug. “We also found two potency drugs, three condoms, and 32 used plastic sachets for methamphetamine,” Rita elaborated. Additionally, police seized two mobile phones, a set of clothing worn by the victim during the incident, and a piece of clothing worn by the suspected perpetrator, which had appeared in viral visuals related to the case.
For his egregious actions, Wendy Arie Harjanto now faces severe legal repercussions. He has been charged under Article 414 of the Criminal Code (KUHP) and/or Article 5 in conjunction with Article 6 in conjunction with Article 4 of Law Number 12 Year 2022 concerning Sexual Violence Crimes. These charges carry a maximum penalty of nine years imprisonment and a fine of up to Rp 50 million, underscoring the gravity of the offenses committed.
Summary
An online taxi driver, Wendy Arie Harjanto (39), was arrested for sexually assaulting a 20-year-old female passenger in Central Jakarta on March 14, 2026. Police apprehended him in Depok, subsequently confirming that his urine test was positive for methamphetamine use. His vehicle, featuring heavily tinted windows, was also seized as part of the investigation.
Investigators discovered dozens of used methamphetamine sachets, two potency drugs, and three condoms inside the suspect’s car. Wendy Arie Harjanto faces severe charges under the Criminal Code and the Law on Sexual Violence Crimes, carrying a maximum penalty of nine years imprisonment and a fine of up to Rp 50 million.