Police revealed that three perpetrators of an acid attack on resident TW (54) in Tambun Selatan, Bekasi, failed three times before succeeding on March 30, 2026. The motive stemmed from grudges held by the main suspect since 2018. All three have been arrested and charged under KUHP articles.
Bekasi Metro Police Chief, Kombes Pol Sumarni, disclosed new facts on April 3, 2026. Three suspects identified as PBU (29), MSNM (28), and SR (23) made three failed attempts to splash acid on TW before succeeding on March 30 in Jalan Bumi Sani Permai, Setia Mekar Village, Tambun Selatan.
The first attempt on March 22, 2026, failed due to hesitation over the executor. The second on March 24 failed after meeting the victim as two suspects chickened out. The third on March 27 failed because the victim was absent. The fourth at 04:51 WIB on March 30 succeeded, with MSNM pouring sulfuric acid into a pink ladle and SR driving the motorcycle.
Sumarni stated the motive originated from PBU's grudges. In 2018, TW belittled his job as an ojol driver while neighbors. In 2019, TW blocked his trash bin with a flower pot. In 2025, TW gave a sinister glare during congregational prayer at the musala.
Suspects were arrested on April 2: SR at 00:30 WIB at his home, PBU at 01:00 WIB, and MSNM in Jati Asih. PBU planned and provided tools, MSNM splashed, SR drove. Seized items included CCTV footage, medical report, black Fortuner vehicle, two motorcycles, and other evidence. They face charges under Articles 469(1) and 470 of the KUHP.
The incident was captured on CCTV and went viral on Instagram @infobekasi, showing the victim panicking after Subuh prayer.
