Jakarta, LiterasiHukumCom - The mysterious death case of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs diplomat, Arya Daru Pangayunan, has resurfaced. The legal team representing the deceased's family visited the National Police Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim Polri) on Tuesday (23/9) to question the continuation of the legal process and urge a more in-depth investigation. Nicolay Aprilindo, as the family's legal representative, stated that until now the exact cause of Arya Daru's death is still shrouded in mystery. He revealed a number of irregularities that made the family doubt the initial conclusion that Arya died by suicide. "Our purpose in coming here is to discuss and share information with the Bareskrim regarding the mystery that still surrounds the death of Arya Daru Pangayunan," said Nicolay at the Bareskrim Polri.

Family Doubts Based on Facts on the Ground

Nicolay explained several strong reasons behind the suspicion of involvement of other parties. According to him, the condition of the body when found was very unnatural for a suicide. "The condition of the body found with its face wrapped in plastic and neatly taped, and covered with a blanket without any signs of resistance or messy sheets, is considered very impossible if done alone," he explained. "We believe that there are other parties involved." This doubt is reinforced by the fact that Arya Daru was in a very good mental condition. Shortly before being found dead, he was enthusiastically preparing for his new assignment in Finland. "The deceased was so enthusiastic, he even arranged schools for his children and accommodation there. It is very absurd that he then decided to end his life," added Nicolay. The suspicion of external involvement is also based on the delivery of symbolic objects received by the family from an unknown figure, as well as the incident of damage to the deceased's grave in Yogyakarta some time ago.

Family Questions Important Documents

In addition to demanding clarity, the family also complained about not receiving crucial documents from the police. These documents are the Notification Letter on the Progress of Investigation Results (SP2HP) and a complete autopsy report. "The autopsy costs were borne by the family and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is the right of the victim or family to receive the results in full, but until today we have not received them," Nicolay emphasized. The family also felt that they were never involved or informed about the results of each case hearing that had been carried out by investigators from the Polda Metro Jaya. For information, Arya Daru Pangayunan was found lifeless in a boarding room in the Menteng area, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. The initial investigation from the Polda Metro Jaya concluded that the cause of death was asphyxiation and that there were no elements of crime. It is hoped that the arrival of the legal team to the Bareskrim can reopen the investigation and provide definite answers for the bereaved family.