Madiun Police conduct disaster preparedness and fraud investigations

The Madiun Police (Polres Madiun) have initiated readiness measures to face potential hydrometeorological disasters during the 2026/2027 rainy season. Led by Police Chief AKBP Ridwan Maliki, the preparedness assembly involved coordination between the TNI-Polri, BPBD, Satpol PP, and other local agencies to mitigate risks from extreme weather.

This initiative follows data from 2026 showing 672 natural disaster incidents across East Java, resulting in 28 deaths, 55 injuries, and material losses totaling Rp7.552 billion. The police aim to strengthen personnel and infrastructure to minimize the impact of future disasters.

In a separate matter, Madiun Police have named a 33-year-old man, identified as RAR, a suspect in a fraud case involving PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) recruitment. The suspect allegedly posed as a technician chief to promise job placements for a victim's child. The victim reportedly lost Rp104.53 million to the scheme between October 2024 and October 2026.