Viral Laptop and iPad Theft on Executive Train, KAI Blacklists Thief for Life

Viral Theft of Laptop and iPad on Executive Train, KAI Blacklists the Thief for Life

Dream - Recently, the confession of a train passenger who lost their iPad while traveling on the Premium Tawang Jaya Train went viral. In addition, there were other passengers who lost their laptops. "Good evening, @KAI121 today I experienced theft of an iPad on the Tawang Jaya premium executive 1 10A train with a travel time of 21.46-04.17," wrote the account X @goyaeo. The theft occurred on the Semarang Poncol - Pasar Senen route on Saturday (October 14, 2023).

PT Kereta Api Indonesia then checks the CCTV so that the point of the theft case is found. VP Public Relations KAI Joni Martinus said that criminals on trains will definitely be caught because KAI already has CCTV analytics that are able to detect the face and identity of the perpetrator.

Viral Laptop and iPad Theft on Executive Train, KAI Blacklists Thief for Life

KAI then coordinates with the police for further investigation. KAI successfully apprehends two suspects involved in the theft of a passenger's laptop and iPad.

The first suspect with the initial "W" was arrested at his residence in the Pamulang Barat area, South Tangerang on Sunday (October 15, 2023). Meanwhile, the second suspect with the initial "I" was arrested in Kec. Susukan, Kab. Banjarnegara - Central Java on Monday (October 16, 2023).

"In carrying out this arrest mission, KAI forms a team together with the Police to conduct surveillance and execute the arrest of the first suspect at the target point, based on tracking results to the suspect's address,"

"ungkap Joni." translates to "revealed Joni."

The first suspect was then taken to the Metro Bekasi Police Resort for further development process, as the suspect is believed to be part of an organized syndicate. Based on the information from the first suspect, the KAI team and the Police continued to arrest the second suspect in Susukan Subdistrict, Banjarnegara Regency - Central Java.

"Blakclist Seumur Hidup" translates to "Lifetime Blacklist" in English.

KAI stated that if later proven legally binding, both suspects of the theft will receive strict sanctions from KAI. Namely, being permanently blacklisted and unable to travel with all modes of railway transportation within the KAI Group.

"KAI urges all passengers to maintain good etiquette, behavior, and transportation culture, as well as to mutually ensure the safety and security of public train transportation users."

kata Joni.

According to the rules regarding passenger baggage, the allowed carry-on baggage for passengers as checked baggage is a maximum volume of 20 kg or a volume of 100 dm3 with maximum dimensions of 70 cm x 48 cm x 30 cm. Meanwhile, items that are not allowed to be carried include flammable items, firearms, sharp weapons, narcotics, illegal drugs, and other additives, as well as strong-smelling objects/items and pets.