The former Bima City Police Chief, AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro, has been officially named a suspect in a high-profile narcotics case. This development follows a comprehensive case review conducted by the Directorate of Drug Crime Investigation (Dittipidnarkoba) at the National Police Criminal Investigation Unit (Bareskrim Polri) on Friday, February 13th.
Brigadier General Eko Hadi Santoso, the Director of Drug Crime Investigation at Bareskrim Polri, confirmed that the formal ‘gelar perkara’ (case review) was led by the Deputy Director of Drug Crime Investigation, Commissioner Sunaryo. During this critical review, participants unanimously agreed to elevate the case to a full investigation, with AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro formally identified as the suspect.
Elaborating on the legal foundation for the charges, Eko stated, “Participants in the review agreed to initiate the investigation under Article 609 paragraph (2) letter a of Indonesian Law No. 1 of 2023 regarding the Criminal Code, coupled with Indonesian Law No. 1 of 2026 concerning criminal adjustments. Furthermore, charges will include Article 62 of Indonesian Law No. 5 of 1997 pertaining to psychotropics, read together with Appendix 1, serial number 9 of Indonesian Law No. 1 of 2026, also concerning criminal adjustments, against the suspect AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro.”
Eko then detailed the chronology of events leading to the former chief’s apprehension. The case initially unfolded when authorities received intelligence that AKBP Didik had been secured by the Internal Security Division (Paminal) of the National Police Headquarters (Mabes Polri) in connection with a white suitcase. This suitcase, later confirmed to belong to Didik, was discovered at the residence of Aipda Dianita, located in Grande Karawaci, Curug, Tangerang, Banten, and was found to contain illegal narcotics.
A significant cache of illicit substances was confiscated as evidence in the case. These included 16.3 grams of crystal methamphetamine (sabu), 49 ecstasy pills along with two partially used pills totaling 23.5 grams, 19 Aprazolam pills, two Happy Five pills, and 5 grams of Ketamine.
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The naming of AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro as a narcotics suspect follows his recent removal from the prestigious position of Bima City Police Chief. His dismissal came amidst serious allegations of illicit financial dealings, specifically the reported acceptance of a Rp 1 billion (one billion Rupiah) payment from a notorious drug lord identified as Koko Erwin.
Confirming the action, the Head of Public Relations for the West Nusa Tenggara Regional Police (Polda NTB), Commissioner Mohammad Kholid, announced on Thursday, February 12th, that “The Police Chief (AKBP Didik) has been deactivated.” Kholid further stated that Didik is currently undergoing intensive examination at the National Police Headquarters, signaling the breadth and depth of the ongoing investigation into his alleged misconduct and involvement in drug-related activities.
Summary
Former Bima City Police Chief, AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro, has been officially named a suspect in a high-profile narcotics case. This decision followed a comprehensive case review conducted by the Directorate of Drug Crime Investigation at the National Police Criminal Investigation Unit on February 13th. Brigadier General Eko Hadi Santoso confirmed the charges, which include violations related to narcotics and psychotropics. The case began with intelligence that Didik was apprehended by internal security, leading to the discovery of illegal narcotics in his suitcase found at a residence in Tangerang.
Authorities confiscated a significant amount of illicit substances as evidence, including 16.3 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 49 ecstasy pills, 19 Aprazolam pills, two Happy Five pills, and 5 grams of Ketamine. This development comes after Didik’s prior removal from his position as Bima City Police Chief, following allegations of accepting a Rp 1 billion payment from a drug lord. He is currently undergoing intensive examination at the National Police Headquarters.