Former Bima City Police Chief Dismissed, Transferred Amid Narcotics Investigation

Jakarta – Former Bima City Police Chief AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro has been dismissed from the National Police following a conviction by the Police Code of Ethics Commission (KKEP) related to a narcotics case. Despite the dismissal, he was subsequently transferred to the National Police’s Community Service (Yanma), a move that initially raised questions.

Dismissal Following Ethics Violation

On February 19, 2026, the KKEP imposed the sanction of dismissal without honor (Pemberhentian Tidak Dengan Hormat or PTDH) on AKBP Didik. Brigadier General Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko, Head of the Public Information Bureau, announced the decision, stating that AKBP Didik’s conduct was deemed a reprehensible act. Kompas.com reported on the details of the dismissal.

AKBP Didik was found to have received money and narcotics from AKP Malaungi, the former Head of the Bima City Police Narcotics Investigation Unit, who in turn obtained the drugs from a narcotics dealer operating in the Bima City area. Jawawa.id detailed these findings.

Transfer to Yanma Explained

On February 27, 2026, National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo issued a transfer order for AKBP Didik, assigning him as a Middle Officer (Pamen) within the National Police’s Community Service (Yanma). This transfer occurred after the KKEP’s dismissal decision, prompting questions about the rationale behind the move.

Inspector General Johnny Eddizon Isir, Head of the National Police’s Public Relations Division, clarified that the transfer was a procedural step to facilitate the completion of the PTDH process. Kompas.com quoted Isir stating that the transfer would simplify personnel administration and the fingerprinting process required by the Narcotics Directorate of Bareskrim Polri.

“The National Police Chief remains firmly committed to enforcing the code of ethics decisions and the criminal process in the case of AKBP DPK,” Isir added.

Background of the Case

AKBP Didik became a suspect in a narcotics case after evidence was found, including 16.3 grams of drugs, 49 ecstasy pills, 19 aprazolam pills, 2 happy five pills and 5 grams of ketamine. VOI reported on his initial implication in the drug case and subsequent hearing before the KKEP.

He faces charges under Article 609 paragraph (2) letter a of Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code, in conjunction with Law Number 1 of 2026 concerning Criminal Adjustment, and Article 62 of Law Number 5 of 1997 concerning Psychotropic Substances, potentially carrying a sentence of life imprisonment or a maximum of 20 years, along with substantial fines.