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Depok detention center drug smuggling scandal

Overview

An investigation into the Depok Detention Center (Rutan Depok) was initiated after a viral TikTok video depicted inmates participating in a drug party. Authorities discovered a methamphetamine smuggling ring where an officer, identified by the initial S, allegedly acted as an intermediary. The officer reportedly received Rp1 million per delivery to collect drug packages sent via online motorcycle taxi services.

Two inmates, AA and SW, tested positive for narcotics. Following these findings, the Head of Security at Rutan Depok reported two staff members to the Depok Metro Police for potential sanctions.

In response to the scandal and to tighten security, the Directorate General of Corrections transferred 120 inmates from the Depok facility to prisons on Nusakambangan Island. They were part of a larger group of 313 high-risk inmates moved from five different regions to optimize rehabilitation and security for those categorized as high-risk or having committed facility violations.

Entities

Depok Metro Police · Depok Detention Center · Ario Galih Maduseno · Depok Class I Detention Center · Sutirto

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Nusakambangan prisons receive 313 high-risk inmates from five regions

    Indonesia's Directorate General of Corrections transferred 313 high-risk inmates to Nusakambangan Island, including 120 from Depok following a suspected drug party scandal.

  2. [CRIME] 6 sources
    Depok Detention Center staff implicated in methamphetamine smuggling

    Police are investigating a drug smuggling ring at the Depok Detention Center after a viral video revealed an inmate drug party involving corrupt staff members.

Sources

antaranews.com · bangkaterkini.id · disway.id · dnaberita.com · jabar.jpnn.com · jawapos.com · m.jpnn.com · viva.co.id