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Following the protests in August-September 2025, the police have
documented a total of 16 police reports (LP) and arrested individuals,
both adults and minors, across 16 police regions in Indonesia.
Note: The 959 people represent the number of arrests and suspects among
civilians following the largest demonstration since the 1998 tragedy,
making it one of the largest in Indonesia’s history.
Below is the breakdown of the reports and the number of suspects
involved:
1. Polda Metro Jaya
* Police Reports: 36 LP
* Adult Suspects: 200
* Minor Suspects: 32
2. Polda Jambi
* Police Reports: 6 LP
* Adult Suspects: 3
3. Polda Lampung
* Police Reports: 1 LP
* Adult Suspects: 1
* Minor Suspects: 7
4. Polda Sumsel (South Sumatera)
* Police Reports: 12 LP
* Adult Suspects: 23
* Minor Suspects: 3
5. Polda Banten
* Police Reports: 1 LP
* Adult Suspects: 2
6. Polda Jawa Barat (West Java)
* Police Reports: 30 LP
* Adult Suspects: 80
* Minor Suspects: 31
7. Polda Jawa Tengah (Central Java)
* Police Reports: 40 LP
* Adult Suspects: 80
* Minor Suspects: 56
8. Polda Jawa Timur (East Java)
* Police Reports: 85 LP
* Adult Suspects: 185
* Minor Suspects: 140
9. Polda DIY (Yogyakarta)
* Police Reports: 9 LP
* Adult Suspects: 4
* Minor Suspects: 1
10. Polda Bali
* Police Reports: 4 LP
* Adult Suspects: 10
* Minor Suspects: 4
11. Polda NTB (West Nusa Tenggara)
* Police Reports: 2 LP
* Adult Suspects: 15
* Minor Suspects: 6
12. Polda Kalbar (West Kalimantan)
* Police Reports: 3 LP
* Adult Suspects: 1
* Minor Suspects: 3
13. Polda Kaltim (East Kalimantan)
* Police Reports: 1 LP
* Adult Suspects: 7
14. Polda Sulbar (West Sulawesi)
* Police Reports: 2 LP
* Adult Suspects: 2
15. Polda Sulsel (South Sulawesi)
* Police Reports: 10 LP
* Adult Suspects: 46
* Minor Suspects: 12
16. Bareskrim Polri
* Police Reports: 4 LP
* Adult Suspects: 5
The data presented here is the latest available information gathered
from various sources. As of now, authorities are continuing to arrest
individuals they believe were involved in the protests that took place
from late August to early September. There is a clear misuse of power,
aimed not only at suppressing subsequent mass actions but also at
spreading fear and paranoia throughout Indonesia. Several charges have
been levied against the suspects, including Articles 160 and 161 of the
Criminal Code (KUHP) on incitement, Article 170 KUHP on mob violence,
Article 187 KUHP on arson, and Articles 212 to 214 KUHP on resisting law
enforcement. Other charges include Article 351 KUHP on assault, Articles
362–363 KUHP on theft, Article 406 KUHP on property damage, and
Emergency Law No. 12 of 1951 regarding the possession of sharp weapons,
Molotov cocktails, and fireworks. Additionally, some individuals have
been charged under the ITE Law (Information and Electronic
Transactions). This reflects the clear and varied attempts to
criminalize those arrested. The news regarding political prisoners in
Indonesia will continue to be reported by us.