TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Police investigators searched the home of Hercules Rosario Marshal, a gang leader. He is accused of masterminding the vandalism at PT Nila Alam`s facilities in Kalideres, West Jakarta.
"During the search at the luxury home in Kembangan, West Jakarta, the police found a power of attorney, which is vital for our investigation," Adj. Sr. Comr. Edi Suranta Sitepu from the West Jakarta Metro Police said on Thursday, November 22.
The police are also questioning a witness, HM, who confirmed that he gave the power of attorney letter to Hercules to take over the land occupied by PT Nila Alam. Edi said investigators are reviewing the possibility of establishing HM as a suspect.
Hercules' gang was reported to have committed acts of thuggery by raiding land, damaging facilities, and threatening PT Nila Alam employees on August 8, 2018.
"Hercules is the leader of the gang that attacked PT Nila Alam's office. At that time there were 60 gang members wielding sharp weapons," said West Jakarta Resort Police Chief, Comr. Hengki Haryadi.
The Jakarta Resort Police held an anti-gang operation and arrested Hercules' men on November 12, 2018. Hercules Rosario Marshal was arrested on Nov. 21.
MIQDARULLAH BURHAN | SSN