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Jakarta protests over Asset Forfeiture Bill

Overview

Mass demonstrations occurred in front of the DPR/MPR complex in Jakarta on August 27, 2026. Groups including the Aliansi Masyarakat Pati Bersatu (AMPB) demanded the immediate passage of the Asset Forfeiture Bill and the imposition of the death penalty for corruptors.

In response to the protests, police deployed 18,504 personnel to secure zones in Central Jakarta, including Senayan and Gatot Subroto. Authorities stated they utilized a “humanistic approach,” noting that officers were not equipped with firearms or sharp weapons. During the operation, authorities detained 63 individuals suspected of attempting to disrupt the protests, seizing 39 sharp weapons, 201 Molotov cocktail bottles, and illegal drugs. To manage congestion, the Jakarta Transportation Agency implemented various traffic diversions.

DPR Vice Chairman Sufmi Dasco Ahmad met with AMPB representatives and confirmed that the Asset Forfeiture Bill is scheduled to be brought to a plenary session for enactment on December 15, 2026. DPR leadership signed a written commitment to finalize the bill by this date, stating they would resign if the deadline is not met. DPR Speaker Puan Maharani expressed openness to receiving public aspirations directly at the parliament building while urging participants to maintain order.

Regarding previous financial investigations, Bank Mandiri confirmed it has lifted the temporary transaction suspension on the account of AMPB coordinator Supriyono (known as Botok). This follows a police investigation which found “no criminal elements” in the funds used for protest operations.

Parallel demonstrations also took place in Yogyakarta, where students from the Forum BEM DIY marched through Malioboro to demand the bill's passage and greater legislative transparency. Regional authorities in West Java and Yogyakarta issued advisories urging the public to remain calm and avoid provocation.

Entities

Polda Metro Jaya · DPR/MPR RI · Jakarta · DPR RI · Pramono Anung

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  • "Police detained 63 individuals related to the preparation of the protest, including 10 from a financing cluster and 53 from an execution cluster." disway.id · news.republika.co.id

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    "Polda Metro Jaya detained 65 individuals ahead of demonstrations at the Parliament Complex." www.jawapos.com · en.antaranews.com

    The number of individuals detained is reported differently as 65 by Polda Metro Jaya and 63 by the Police.

Timeline

  1. about 8 hours ago

    [POLITICS] 17 sources
    Jakarta security forces deploy 18,000 personnel for mass protests

    Indonesian authorities deployed 18,000 personnel and detained 65 people ahead of mass protests in Jakarta. Police seized weapons and materials used to prevent violence during rallies for the Asset Forfeiture R-

  2. 3 days ago

    [POLITICS] 45 sources
    DPR leadership commits to Asset Forfeiture Bill passage amid Jakarta protests

    Protesters in Jakarta, led by the AMPB, demanded the passage of the Asset Forfeiture Bill. DPR leadership committed to passing the bill by December 15, 2026, amid heavy police security and arrests.

  3. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Pati community group plans Jakarta protest over Asset Forfeiture Bill

    The Aliansi Masyarakat Pati Bersatu plans to protest in Jakarta on August 27, 2026, demanding the passage of the Asset Forfeiture Bill. Officials urge peaceful conduct and restraint.

Sources

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