Police in Southeast Maluku have officially named two individuals as suspects in the brutal stabbing death of Agrapinus Rumatora, widely known as Nus Kei, who served as the Chairman of the Golkar Party DPD for Southeast Maluku. The suspects have been identified as Hendraikus Rahayaan (28) and Finansius Ulukyanan (36), marking a significant development in the high-profile case.
The formal designation of suspects followed a comprehensive case review and intensive interrogation of the two men by investigators. Kombes Pol Rosita Umasugi, Head of Public Relations for the Maluku Regional Police, confirmed that both suspects were immediately taken into custody. According to Rosita, the Satreskrim Polres Maluku Tenggara (Southeast Maluku Police Criminal Investigation Unit) formally established their suspect status and arrested them on April 20, 2026. They are currently being held at the Maluku Regional Police Detention Center.
The gravity of their alleged actions is reflected in the charges brought against them. Both individuals face accusations under Article 459 of the KUHP (Criminal Code), as per Law No. 1 Year 2023, which addresses premeditated murder. This serious charge carries a potential sentence of capital punishment, life imprisonment, or a maximum of 20 years in prison. Additionally, they are also charged under Article 458 of the KUHP, relating to murder, which carries a maximum prison sentence of 15 years. Consequently, the two suspects face the severe penalties of the death penalty, life imprisonment, or up to 20 years behind bars for their alleged involvement.
Nus Kei tragically lost his life after being fatally stabbed at Karel Sadsuitubun Langgur Airport on Sunday, April 20. He sustained multiple stab wounds to his neck, chest, and abdomen, injuries that proved critical. Despite immediate medical attention at the scene and subsequent transfer to a hospital, Nus Kei’s life could not be saved, succumbing to his wounds while in a critical condition. In a testament to rapid police work, authorities successfully apprehended the two alleged perpetrators, Hendraikus Rahayaan and Finansius Ulukyanan, in less than two hours following the incident.
The underlying motive behind the brutal stabbing, as revealed by police investigations, points to a deeply rooted desire for revenge. Kombes Pol Rositah Umasugi confirmed that preliminary examinations indicate “retaliation” as the driving force. According to investigators, the suspects harbored a strong grudge, believing that Nus Kei was the mastermind behind the murder of their relative, Fernansius Wadanubun, also known as Dani Holat, which occurred in 2020. The earlier incident took place in Kalimalang, Bekasi, specifically near the Metro Galaxy Kalimalang apartment in Jakarta, setting the stage for the tragic events that unfolded years later.
Summary
Police in Southeast Maluku have officially named Hendraikus Rahayaan (28) and Finansius Ulukyanan (36) as suspects in the fatal stabbing of Agrapinus Rumatora, also known as Nus Kei. Nus Kei, who served as the Chairman of the Golkar Party DPD for Southeast Maluku, was killed on Sunday, April 20, at Karel Sadsuitubun Langgur Airport. Both suspects were formally arrested on April 20, 2026, and are currently held at the Maluku Regional Police Detention Center.
The two individuals face serious charges under Article 459 and 458 of the KUHP (Criminal Code) for premeditated murder and murder, carrying potential penalties of capital punishment, life imprisonment, or up to 20 years in prison. Police investigations revealed the motive behind the attack was revenge, as the suspects believed Nus Kei masterminded the 2020 murder of their relative, Fernansius Wadanubun.