"Dream - Utomo (33), a watermelon seller at the Kramat Jati Wholesale Market, East Jakarta, became a victim of acid attack and stabbing, resulting in his death on Monday, January 8, 2024. Dede Jaya alias DJ (28) admitted regretting committing the criminal act. 'I have regrets, sir,' said DJ to the media during a press conference at the East Jakarta Metro Police Station, quoted from Merdeka.com, Tuesday, January 9, 2023."

He mentioned that the victim had also promised to marry the perpetrator's wife, but until the day of the incident, the victim had not fulfilled his promise. The assault occurred because DJ was upset that the victim did not fulfill his promise to marry his wife. "I have already made good intentions in planning, but what about his good intentions? The last thing he said was, 'If I don't want to take responsibility, what will you do?'" he said.

"Upon hearing the victim's response, the perpetrator felt challenged and lost control, planning to carry out an act of assault against Utomo using acid and sharp weapons. 'I felt challenged, sir. Like a toy. Because, you know, I asked him if he could settle it as soon as possible, but he just ignored me. It's according to his promise, sir, if he is ready to marry,' she said."

The suspect was apprehended after DJ was successfully captured in the Bambu Apus area, Pamulang, South Tangerang at around 11:30 AM. "The victim, Mr. Utomo, has passed away, and Mr. Muhammad Basori alias Abas is still being treated for injuries," he said.