Deli Serdang online taxi driver found dead in sugarcane plantation

A 25-year-old online taxi driver, identified as RA, was found dead in a sugarcane plantation in the Hamparan Perak district of Deli Serdang, North Sumatra. The victim's body was discovered in a supine position with both legs tied and visible bruising on his face and body, suggesting severe physical assault.

Authorities suspect the victim was a victim of robbery by a passenger who posed as a customer. The victim's vehicle, a Daihatsu Ayla, was missing from the scene. Kompol Jama Kita Purba of the North Sumatra Regional Police (Polda Sumut) confirmed that investigators have collected evidence and are sweeping the area. Reports indicate that police have identified a suspect and have reportedly detained a man suspected of direct involvement in the violent robbery and murder.