Hercules group heavies Commercial Contractors

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Photo, VIVAnews - Fernando Randy

VIVA NEWS - Jakarta, 8 March 2013

Headline - Hercules Marcal Rosario with about 50 of his men were detained at the Jakarta Police, Friday, March 8, 2013. They were arrested on suspicion of acts of thuggery and blackmail against contractors Srengseng Shop in the Kembangan, West Jakarta area.

Head of Public Relations of the Jakarta Police, Commissioner Rikwanto said that Hercules along with his men allegedly racked up hundreds of millions of dollars. "This is very problematic. They are very disrupting labor contractors," said Rikwanto.

Rikwanto added that the reason why police officers arrested Hercules, was because he is the leader of a gang. Police are still only speculating exactly how much money was paid to Hercules.

Rikwanto urged people who feel threatened or blackmailed to immediately report what they know to the police. If complainants are too frightened to come to the police station, they may submit information via telephone.

However, Marcal Rosario Hercules’ group denied any acts of thuggery around the shop Kebon Jeruk in West Jakarta. The General Secretary of the People's Movement New Indonesia (GRIB) Ridho, said allegations against the strongarmed Hercules by police of intimidation and vandalism are often untrue.

"The people there have a great relationship with Hercules," claims Ridho.

FIST FIGHTS

Rikwanto added, the police and Hercules men got involved fist fights during the arrest. He was not sure if there are injuries or not. "Because it was a situation of aggression, involving fire, destruction, and aggression against police officers. All directed at the police officers," he explained.

After detaining the men, the police seized a number of items of evidence. Of the dozens of men with Hercules, five were caught carrying sharp weapons such as machetes and knives. (art)

(Rosario Marcal A.K.A. Hercules is a Timor-Leste born Indonesian, whose frequent visits to Timor-Leste have aroused controversy including from the F-FDTL Commander Major General Lere Anan Timur)  

See article below: http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/home/hercules-visit-to-east-timor-prompts-call-for-his-arrest/565644

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