Seizure of Officials’ and Celebrities’ Homes in Jakarta Becomes a Social Warning

www.jejaknesia.com -  Jakarta at the end of August 2025 was hit by an unusual wave of tension. The homes of officials and celebrities, which usually symbolize calm and privacy, suddenly became the focus of public anger. The normally ordinary atmosphere turned tense as crowds moved to raid, vandalize, and seize properties. These scenes seemed to have come out of the pages of a crime novel, yet they were real before the eyes of the citizens. A major question arose: what triggered the public's anger to the point of extreme actions?

In this report, we trace the chronology of the seizures systematically, from Ahmad Sahroni's house to Nafa Urbach's, presenting facts, context, and in-depth perspectives to understand the phenomenon that has shaken the capital to this day.

1. Ahmad Sahroni's House Seized by Crowds

On Saturday afternoon, August 30, 2025, the residence of the Indonesian House of Representatives member from the NasDem Party, Ahmad Sahroni, in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, was stormed by crowds. Local residents mentioned that the crowds came from various areas such as Bahari, Cilincing, and Kemayoran. Initially, they only intended to demonstrate, but the situation escalated into a seizure. Items such as household furniture, a Lexus car, and personal documents like diplomas and family cards were taken by the crowds.

Source: jawapos.com

2. Eko Patrio's House Targeted for Seizure

Shortly after the incident at Sahroni's house, on the same night, the residence of House of Representatives member Eko Hendro Purnomo, also known as Eko Patrio, in Kuningan, South Jakarta, was also stormed by crowds. The crowd started gathering at 8:00 PM WIB and damaged and seized items in the house. Even a pet cat was taken by the crowds. This incident occurred following the seizure of Sahroni's house.

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3. Uya Kuya's House Not Exempt from Seizure

Next, on Sunday, August 31, 2025, the house of celebrity and House of Representatives member, Uya Kuya, in Pondok Bambu, East Jakarta, also became the target of crowd rage. The crowd vandalized and seized items in the house. Police stated that the action was difficult to contain because the crowd arrived suddenly and was poorly organized.

Source: detik.com

4. Sri Mulyani's House Targeted Twice

The house of Finance Minister Sri Mulyani in Jakarta was also not spared from seizure actions. On two different occasions, her house was stormed by angry crowds. During the first raid, the crowd damaged the fence and some parts of the house. In the second raid, the crowd managed to enter and seize several valuable items. This incident added to the growing list of officials' houses targeted for seizures.

Source: detik.com

5. Nafa Urbach's House Ransacked by Crowds

Finally, the house of celebrity Nafa Urbach in Jakarta also became a target of crowd rage. The crowd damaged and seized items in the house. On the house's fence, there was a sign indicating that the house had been seized. This incident added to the long list of celebrity homes targeted for seizure.

Source: liputan6.com

The series of seizures that occurred in Jakarta at the end of August 2025 indicate public dissatisfaction with officials and celebrities. Although these actions cannot be justified, introspection is needed from the relevant parties to understand the root causes. Strict and prompt law enforcement is essential to prevent similar incidents in the future.

References:

• Detik News
• Republika
• Inilah.com
• Detik Finance
• Liputan6