Police arrest a "bag-sliding" theft syndicate with Chinese victims in Bekasi

The Bekasi Metro Police, in collaboration with the Bareskrim Polri's Mobile Investigation Unit (Satresmob), have arrested four individuals suspected of operating a theft syndicate. The group is accused of targeting a Chinese national in Bekasi using a 'geser tas' (bag-sliding) modus operandi.

Authorities apprehended the suspects following the incident, which involved the surreptitious theft of a victim's belongings. The joint operation highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to dismantle organized criminal groups operating within the region.