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Man named suspect after disrupting church service with machete
Police in Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia, have named Aji Cahyono Putra a suspect over a disruption at a Protestant church service.
The incident happened at GKPI Rajeg on September 20, when a group demanded that the place of worship be closed and raised questions about its permit.
Aji allegedly carried a machete and helped force the service to stop.
A mediation meeting that evening ended in a reconciliation between the church and the group, but the police investigation continued.
Police named Aji a suspect on October 9 under provisions covering the violent disruption of religious gatherings or worship.
He has not been detained, with police citing his cooperation, local security concerns and requests from his lawyer and community leaders.
He must report to investigators every two days while the case proceeds.
Aji Cahyono Putra was named a suspect in the disruption of a church service at GKPI Rajeg in Tangerang Regency, Banten.
Police said he was named a suspect on 9 October 2026.
Aji is accused of carrying a machete and forcing the service to stop.
He faces charges under Article 303(2) or (3) of Indonesia’s 2023 Criminal Code.
He has not been detained and must report to investigators every two days.
- Who
- Aji Cahyono Putra was named a suspect.
- What
- He is accused of disrupting a church service while carrying a machete.
- When
- The disruption took place on 20 September; police named him a suspect on 9 October 2026.
- Where
- GKPI Rajeg, Tangerang Regency, Banten, Indonesia.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
A disturbance disrupted a church service at GKPI Rajeg.
A mediation took place, and the church representatives and the group, particularly Aji, reached a reconciliation.
Police said three reports related to the incident had been received and were under investigation.
Police named Aji Cahyono Putra a suspect.
Police said Aji would not be detained and would have to report to investigators every two days.
- Suspect
- Aji Cahyono Putra
- Church
- GKPI Rajeg
- Location
- Tangerang Regency, Banten
- Suspect designation
- 9 October 2026
- Charges
- Article 303(2) or (3) of Law No. 1 of 2023
- Reporting requirement
- Every two days
What people are saying
The police are committed to handling this case professionally, transparently, and in accordance with the law.
The suspect is charged under Article 303 paragraph (2) or (3) of Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code.
The suspect is still required to report to investigators every two days as a form of supervision while the legal process is underway.
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