Authorities in Makassar, South Sulawesi, have formally named Feri bin Daeng Rumpa, 33, as a suspect in connection with the alleged kidnapping and rape of a university student. The serious charges come after an intensive investigation into the distressing incident.
Makassar Police Chief Kombes Pol Arya Perdana confirmed that Feri faces multiple serious charges, encompassing both rape and kidnapping offenses. “The suspect is being charged under several layers of articles,” Arya informed reporters on Sunday, May 17. Following his designation as a suspect, Feri was promptly taken into police custody, underscoring the swift action by law enforcement.
Beyond the grave accusations of sexual assault and unlawful confinement, authorities revealed that Feri is also implicated in violent theft. Police Chief Arya explained that Feri allegedly seized several of the victim’s belongings, including money, a motorcycle, and a mobile phone, escalating the severity of the charges against him.
Further compounding his legal woes, Feri bin Daeng Rumpa is no stranger to law enforcement. According to Kombes Pol Arya Perdana, Feri has a prior criminal record, having previously been involved in a motorcycle theft case in Takalar Regency. This history as a repeat offender adds another layer to the ongoing investigation.
The harrowing incident of the student’s kidnapping and rape transpired within a residence located in an upscale residential area of Makassar. The crime occurred while the victim was reportedly seeking employment, a detail that has added to the public’s outrage. After committing the heinous acts, Feri attempted to evade justice by fleeing via sea to Surabaya. However, his escape was short-lived, as he was apprehended by police on Saturday, May 16, bringing a swift end to his flight from the law.
Summary
Feri bin Daeng Rumpa, 33, has been formally named a suspect in the alleged kidnapping and rape of a university student in Makassar, South Sulawesi. Makassar Police Chief Kombes Pol Arya Perdana confirmed Feri faces multiple serious charges, including rape, kidnapping, and violent theft, having allegedly seized money, a motorcycle, and a mobile phone from the victim. Feri was promptly taken into police custody after being designated a suspect.
The incident transpired in a Makassar residence while the victim was reportedly seeking employment. Authorities noted Feri has a prior criminal record for motorcycle theft, marking him as a repeat offender. Feri attempted to evade justice by fleeing via sea to Surabaya, but police apprehended him on May 16, swiftly ending his escape.