New facts about the perpetrator of Vina's murder: He disappeared and changed his name
Pegi alias Perong, the perpetrator of Vina's murder eight years ago, disappeared, moved around and changed his name.
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The house of Pegi Setiawan, a fugitive wanted for the murder of Vina, in Simaja Block, Kepompongan Village, Talun District, Cirebon Regency, West Java, was visited by the police on Wednesday (22/5/2024).
The fact was revealed, among others, by Aries Lesmana, the Head of RT 002 RW 002 in Kepongpongan Village, Talun District, Cirebon. Aries was present as a witness when the police conducted a search of the Pegi family's house in Simaja Village on Wednesday (May 22nd, 2024) at around 1.30-4.30 PM.
"I accompanied the police and confirmed that Pegi was indeed my resident," he said, Thursday (23/5/2024). The three-hour search was a follow-up after officials from the General Criminal Investigation Directorate West Java Regional Police arrested Pegi in Bandung, Tuesday night.
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Pegi is one of three people on the wanted list for the murder of Vina (16) and Muhammad Rizky (16), students in Cirebon, on August 27 2016. Before being killed, Vina was also raped. The two other DPOs who are still at large are Dani (28) and Andi (31).
The three of them were among the 11 perpetrators of the murder of Vina and Rizky. The police have arrested eight perpetrators and are processing them until court. Seven of the perpetrators were sentenced to life imprisonment. Meanwhile, one person was sentenced to eight years in prison and was released in 2020.
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Police cars parked around the house of Pegi Setiawan, a fugitive in the murder of Vina, in Block Simaja, Kepompongan Village, Talun District, Cirebon Regency, West Java, on Wednesday (22/5/2024).
According to Aries, during the search, the police did not find any suspicious items, such as sharp weapons or bats. "But, the police went there jukut (take) documents, such as diplomas, report cards, family cards and photos related to Pegi," he said.
During the search conducted by the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Cirebon Police and the West Java Regional Police Criminal Investigation Department, Pegi's grandfather, grandmother, aunt, younger sibling, as well as two nephews were present. Pegi's mother was not there as she works as a domestic helper. Her father is in Bandung.
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The search, said Aries, reminded residents of events eight years ago. After the discovery of Vina and Rizky's bodies, the police went to Pegi's house. "At that time Pegi had already run away, he wasn't there (at home). "He's already left (Cirebon), he doesn't know where," he said.
As long as he's missing and the case is somewhat over, he comes back here. Here, the case is like gini (pops up) again, he comes out again. (Aries Lesmana)
In fact, the police even confiscated Pegi's motorbike. However, he did not appear. "There is news that he has been to Bandung since 2016 to work as a construction worker. As long as he's missing and the case is somewhat over, he comes back here. "Here, the case is like gini(emerging) again, he's out again," he said.
Aries is unsure when Pegi will return for sure. However, he sensed something suspicious. "After Vina's case became known, whenever she left the house, she would wear a mask, a hat, basically anything to cover herself. On May 15th, I saw her wearing a hat, mask, and a small bag," he revealed.
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We also do not know Pegi very well because he has not been hanging out with local young people. We have also never received any reports of Pegi causing trouble. According to him, Pegi has friends and a gathering spot in front of SMPN 11.
Until now he has been moving back and forth between Cirebon and Bandung. In addition, Pegi also uses a pseudonym under the name Robi. (Jules Abast)
In previous police investigations, the perpetrators raped Vina in a place in front of SMPN 11 or less than 1 kilometer from Pegi's house. After committing his depraved act, the perpetrator then took Vina and Rizky to the Talun Flyover, not far from that location.
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The Head of Public Relations of West Java Police, Commissioner Jules Abast, stated that the police have investigated Pegi's role in the Vina and Rizky murder case.
"It is suspected that Pegi was the mastermind behind Vina's rape and murder eight years ago," said Jules.
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Director of Reskrimum of West Java Regional Police, Commissioner General Surawan, added that the police have been pursuing Pegi for eight years. However, he admitted the difficulty in tracking down the fugitive. The reason being, Pegi always moves from one place to another and uses fake identities.
"All this time he moved between Cirebon and Bandung. "Apart from that, Pegi also uses a pseudonym as Robi," he said.
His party is still investigating Pegi to trace the whereabouts of the other two perpetrators who are still at large.
