Motif Pembunuhan WN Korsel di Bekasi, Mantan Istri Bayar Pembunuh Bayaran Rp 139 Juta

A woman and former legislative candidate in Bekasi Regency was arrested for masterminding the murder of her ex-husband, a South Korean citizen. Investigation revealed that suspect SJ had been planning the murder for six months. To carry out the crime, SJ recruited a man with the initials HW as the executioner and promised him Rp 139 million. Bekasi Metro Police Chief, Senior Commissioner Sumarno, stated in a press release on Tuesday (June 2, 2026) that the money to HW was paid in three installments, either in cash or by bank transfer. SJ was arrested first in South Tambun, while HW was arrested in the Jatimekar area of ​​Jatiasih, Bekasi City. The Police Chief revealed that this sadistic murder was motivated by revenge, resentment, and a desire to seize the victim's assets. HW, however, accepted SJ's offer due to economic reasons and family needs. In this incident, police secured several pieces of evidence, including CCTV footage, cell phones, clothing, bank books, vehicles, and a T-shaped piece of metal. The two suspects were charged under Articles 459 and 458 of Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code, which carry a maximum sentence of life imprisonment or 20 years. (TribunVideo.com)