The Jakarta Metro Police (Polda Metro Jaya) Homicide Director, Senior Commissioner Pol Iman Imanuddin, has unveiled the initial findings of the investigation into the murder of NHW, a 31-year-old male employee of RSPAU Halim Perdanakusuma. This significant development comes as authorities delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding the tragic death.
NHW’s lifeless body was discovered in a rented house located in the Pondok Gede area of Bekasi last Wednesday, February 4th. According to Commissioner Iman, the preliminary investigation points to a chilling motive: the perpetrator sought to seize the victim’s assets and possessions. This immediate focus on financial gain provides a crucial early insight into the crime.
Elaborating on the initial findings, Iman stated at Polda Metro Jaya on Thursday, February 14th, that “the individual only wanted to possess the belongings owned by the victim.” He further explained the premeditated nature of the crime, revealing, “Indeed, from the very beginning when the suspect became acquainted with the victim, there was already an intention or desire to control several valuable items belonging to the victim. Subsequently, the suspect began making preparations to commit the act.” This suggests a calculated plot rather than an impulsive act.
Despite these critical revelations regarding the motive for theft, police have yet to disclose the “actual” underlying motive, suggesting there might be deeper complexities. Commissioner Iman affirmed that his team is actively conducting further clarifications with various parties involved in the case. The investigation remains dynamic as authorities piece together the full picture.
Iman emphasized the police’s concentrated efforts on “constructing the criminal articles related to the legal event that occurred.” This meticulous approach ensures that all charges are accurately applied based on the evidence. Currently, two suspects, identified by their initials AS (28 years old) and ARS (27 years old), have been apprehended in connection with the murder case.
The apprehended individuals face serious legal consequences. They are charged under Article 458 Paragraph 3 of the Criminal Code and/or Article 479 Paragraph 3 of Law Number 1 Year 2023. These severe charges carry a maximum penalty of life imprisonment, or a maximum of 20 years imprisonment, underscoring the gravity of the Pondok Gede murder investigation and the commitment of law enforcement to pursue justice.
Summary
The Jakarta Metro Police have revealed initial findings in the murder case of NHW, a 31-year-old employee of RSPAU Halim Perdanakusuma. His body was discovered in a rented house in Pondok Gede, Bekasi, on February 4th. The preliminary investigation indicates that the perpetrator’s primary motive was to seize the victim’s assets and possessions, a pre-meditated intention since the suspect first met the victim.
Police confirmed that the suspect had planned to control the victim’s valuable items and made preparations for the act. While financial gain is a key motive, authorities are still clarifying the “actual” underlying motive and constructing the criminal charges. Two suspects, AS (28) and ARS (27), have been apprehended and face serious charges that carry a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.