Prologue: A Burning Jakarta
September 5, 2025—a date etched into the memory of millions. Jakarta had become a sea of humanity. Thousands of students, activists, motorcycle drivers, and laborers crowded the streets in front of the Indonesian Parliament Building (DPR/MPR RI).
A massive banner stretched high across the crowd:
“17+8 = The People’s Justice, Not Empty Promises!”
Among the roaring chants and blaring megaphones, a man in a black jacket walked calmly through the chaos.His sharp eyes scanned the scene with quiet precision.He was Detective Rio.
It wasn’t duty that brought him here—it was conscience.For years, he had exposed crimes—murder, corruption, smuggling of ancient artifacts.But this time, Rio wasn’t chasing a criminal.He was investigating the system itself.
A massive banner stretched high across the crowd:
“17+8 = The People’s Justice, Not Empty Promises!”
1. The Student Wave
Rio stood near the barbed-wire fence. From atop a command truck, a young hijabi student delivered a fiery speech.
Siti Aisyah (Unpad Student):
“The people don’t need a Parliament that only collects salaries!Publish your budget transparently—or we’ll stay on the streets!”
The crowd erupted in cheers. Motorcycle horns blared in rhythm, a chorus of defiance.
Rio glanced around—police in formation with shields, tear gas canisters in hand, Brimob trucks lined up behind them.The air was heavy. The spark was there—it could explode at any moment.
He pulled out a small notebook and scribbled:
“The people demand 17 short-term reforms.The Parliament offers only promises.But behind it lies something darker: the recess funds.”
Rio stood near the barbed-wire fence. From atop a command truck, a young hijabi student delivered a fiery speech.
Siti Aisyah (Unpad Student):
“The people don’t need a Parliament that only collects salaries!Publish your budget transparently—or we’ll stay on the streets!”
The crowd erupted in cheers. Motorcycle horns blared in rhythm, a chorus of defiance.
He pulled out a small notebook and scribbled:
“The people demand 17 short-term reforms.The Parliament offers only promises.But behind it lies something darker: the recess funds.”
2. The Mystery of the Recess Funds
The night before, Rio had broken into a small building near Senayan—where parliamentary staff stored confidential documents.Using his intelligence training, he bypassed security and entered the archives.
Inside, he found stacks of financial reports: Parliamentary Recess Funds, amounting to billions of rupiah—per member, per year.
But the spending details were vague:
“Public communication activities” → Rp 300 million“Constituency meetings” → Rp 450 million“Field visits” → Rp 250 million
Rio exhaled sharply.
“No concrete proof. Were these really for the people—or for political feasts and vacations?”
He photographed every page. The evidence would be his ammunition.
Inside, he found stacks of financial reports: Parliamentary Recess Funds, amounting to billions of rupiah—per member, per year.
But the spending details were vague:
“Public communication activities” → Rp 300 million“Constituency meetings” → Rp 450 million“Field visits” → Rp 250 million
Rio exhaled sharply.
“No concrete proof. Were these really for the people—or for political feasts and vacations?”
He photographed every page. The evidence would be his ammunition.
3. The Meeting with Andhyta
The next morning, Rio sat at a modest café in Tebet.Across from him was a sharp-eyed woman with shoulder-length hair—Andhyta Firselly Utami, one of the founders of the 17+8 Movement.
Andhyta:
“People keep asking—are those recess funds really used for public engagement? I don’t believe they are.”
Rio:
“I’ve seen the internal reports. The spending is blurry. It could mean anything. No accountability.”
Andhyta:
“That’s the problem. If the Parliament wants trust, every allowance must be performance-based.The people must be able to measure their work. Otherwise, they’re just living off taxpayers’ money without doing anything.”
Rio nodded.
“I’ll expose it. But we need solid evidence—facts, not opinions.”
Andhyta:
“People keep asking—are those recess funds really used for public engagement? I don’t believe they are.”
Rio:
“I’ve seen the internal reports. The spending is blurry. It could mean anything. No accountability.”
Andhyta:
“That’s the problem. If the Parliament wants trust, every allowance must be performance-based.The people must be able to measure their work. Otherwise, they’re just living off taxpayers’ money without doing anything.”
Rio nodded.
“I’ll expose it. But we need solid evidence—facts, not opinions.”
4. Fire on the Streets
By noon, the protest had turned violent. Police pushed forward, students resisted. Tear gas filled the air, white smoke stinging every throat.
Rio spotted Siti Aisyah collapse after being hit by a water cannon.He rushed over, grabbed her arm.
“Hold on—I’ve got you!” he shouted, pulling her to safety.
Siti coughed hard, eyes red from the gas.
“T-thank you, sir…”
Rio patted her shoulder.
“You and your friends are brave. Don’t be afraid. Your voice matters.”
From a distance, he saw media cameras capturing the chaos.He knew—those images would spread, igniting national outrage.
By noon, the protest had turned violent. Police pushed forward, students resisted. Tear gas filled the air, white smoke stinging every throat.
“Hold on—I’ve got you!” he shouted, pulling her to safety.
Siti coughed hard, eyes red from the gas.
“T-thank you, sir…”
Rio patted her shoulder.
“You and your friends are brave. Don’t be afraid. Your voice matters.”
5. The Threat
That night, back in his apartment, Rio opened his laptop.A new email appeared—no sender name.
Message:“Stop investigating the recess funds.Or you’ll end up like Affan Kurniawan.”
Rio closed the laptop and smiled faintly.
“Classic threat. If you think I’ll back down, you’re dead wrong.”
Lighting a cigarette, he stared out at Jakarta’s glittering skyline.This wasn’t just an investigation anymore—It was a war against a corrupt system.
Message:“Stop investigating the recess funds.Or you’ll end up like Affan Kurniawan.”
Rio closed the laptop and smiled faintly.
“Classic threat. If you think I’ll back down, you’re dead wrong.”
6. The Secret Meeting Inside Parliament
Through his informant network, Rio learned that several high-ranking parliament members had called an emergency meeting.
Politician A:
“If this recess fund issue explodes, we’re finished.”
Politician B:
“Relax. We’ll divert attention. Promise reforms—the people forget easily.”
Politician C:
“What about that 17+8 movement?”
Politician A:
“Let the police handle it. Arrest the provocateurs if necessary.”
Listening through a covert recording, Rio shook his head.
“They still think the people can be silenced. They’re wrong.”
Through his informant network, Rio learned that several high-ranking parliament members had called an emergency meeting.
Politician A:
“If this recess fund issue explodes, we’re finished.”
Politician B:
“Relax. We’ll divert attention. Promise reforms—the people forget easily.”
Politician C:
“What about that 17+8 movement?”
Politician A:
“Let the police handle it. Arrest the provocateurs if necessary.”
Listening through a covert recording, Rio shook his head.
“They still think the people can be silenced. They’re wrong.”
7. The National Wave
Beyond Jakarta, the movement spread like wildfire.
Surabaya: Students marched with candles, honoring Affan’s memory.Bandung: Thousands sat in peaceful protest along Jalan Dago.
Makassar: Workers and fishermen united, demanding fair wages.
The hashtag #RakyatMenuntut178 (“The People Demand 17+8”) dominated social media—trending number one worldwide.Influencers, artists, and journalists joined the cause.
Rio stood among the crowd, feeling the surge of a new spirit.
“This isn’t just a protest anymore. This is the people’s opposition.”
Beyond Jakarta, the movement spread like wildfire.
Rio stood among the crowd, feeling the surge of a new spirit.
“This isn’t just a protest anymore. This is the people’s opposition.”
Epilogue: The People’s Detective
That night, in front of the Parliament building, the crowd lit torches.Police stood behind the fence, watching silently.
Rio raised the document of 17+8 demands high into the air.
“Until the people’s demands are fulfilled—we will not stop!”
A thunderous cheer erupted.
Rio knew the road ahead would be long. Fourteen more demands still awaited justice.But he also knew one truth—change is never born from promises, but from the courage to demand accountability.
And this time, he was no longer just a detective of crime.He had become—
The People’s Detective.
By. @Septadhana
Indonesian Substitle :
Prolog: Jakarta yang Membara
Rio raised the document of 17+8 demands high into the air.
“Until the people’s demands are fulfilled—we will not stop!”
A thunderous cheer erupted.
The People’s Detective.
By. @Septadhana
Tanggal 5 September 2025 menjadi hari yang diingat banyak orang. Jakarta berubah menjadi lautan manusia. Ribuan mahasiswa, aktivis, pekerja ojol, hingga buruh berdesakan di depan Gedung DPR/MPR RI. Spanduk besar terbentang:
“17+8 = Keadilan Rakyat, Bukan Janji Kosong!”
Di antara ribuan suara yang bergemuruh, seorang pria berjaket hitam berjalan tenang. Mata tajamnya menelisik keadaan sekitar. Ia adalah Detektif Rio.
Bukan tugas resmi yang membawanya ke sini, melainkan nurani. Selama bertahun-tahun ia mengungkap kasus kriminal—pembunuhan, korupsi, penyelundupan artefak. Tapi kali ini, ia menyelidiki sistem itu sendiri.
1. Gelombang Mahasiswa
Rio berdiri di dekat pagar kawat berduri. Dari atas mobil komando, seorang mahasiswi berhijab dengan suara lantang berorasi.
Massa bersorak. Suara klakson ojol berderu-deru mendukung.
Rio menatap ke sekeliling: polisi berbaris dengan tameng, gas air mata di tangan. Truk Brimob berderet. Situasinya bisa meledak kapan saja.
2. Dana Reses yang Misterius
Malam sebelumnya, Rio diam-diam masuk ke sebuah gedung kecil dekat Senayan, tempat staf DPR menyimpan dokumen. Dengan keterampilan intelijennya, ia berhasil membuka akses ruang arsip.
Di dalamnya, ia menemukan laporan dana reses anggota DPR. Nominalnya mencapai miliaran rupiah per tahun per anggota.
Tapi laporan penggunaan tertulis samar:
“Kegiatan komunikasi dengan rakyat” → Rp 300 juta.
“Pertemuan aspirasi di daerah” → Rp 450 juta.
“Kunjungan kerja lapangan” → Rp 250 juta.
Ia memotret setiap halaman dengan kameranya. Bukti itu akan jadi amunisi.
3. Pertemuan dengan Andhyta
Esok paginya, Rio duduk di sebuah kafe sederhana di Tebet. Di depannya, seorang perempuan berambut sebahu menatap serius: Andhyta Firselly Utami, salah satu penggagas gerakan 17+8.
Rio mengangguk. “Saya akan bongkar ini. Tapi kita butuh bukti konkret. Bukan sekadar opini.”
4. Api di Jalanan
Siang itu, demo memanas. Polisi mendorong massa, mahasiswa melawan. Gas air mata ditembakkan, asap putih menyesakkan dada.
Dari jauh, Rio melihat kamera media meliput. Ia tahu—gambar-gambar itu akan menyebar, membangkitkan simpati nasional.
5. Ancaman yang Mengintai
Malamnya, Rio kembali ke apartemennya. Saat membuka laptop, sebuah email masuk tanpa nama pengirim.
Rio menutup laptop, tersenyum tipis. “Ancaman klise. Kalau kalian kira saya akan mundur, kalian salah besar.”
Ia menyalakan rokok, menatap ke luar jendela Jakarta yang berkilauan. Baginya, ini bukan sekadar investigasi—ini peperangan melawan sistem korup dan rakus.
6. Rapat Gelap di Dalam DPR
Lewat jaringan informannya, Rio mendengar kabar bahwa beberapa elit DPR menggelar rapat darurat.
7. Gelombang Nasional
Di luar Jakarta, aksi serupa membesar:
Surabaya: mahasiswa berbaris membawa lilin, mengenang Affan.
Bandung: ribuan orang menutup Jalan Dago dengan duduk damai.
Makassar: buruh dan nelayan bersatu, menuntut upah layak.
Tagar #RakyatMenuntut178 mengguncang dunia maya, trending nomor satu internasional. Influencer besar ikut bersuara.
Epilog: Detektif Rakyat
Malam itu, di depan gedung DPR, massa menyalakan obor. Dari atas pagar, polisi hanya bisa menatap.
Sorakan menggema.
Rio tahu, perjalanan ini panjang. Masih ada 14 poin tuntutan lain yang menunggu ditepati. Tapi ia juga tahu—perubahan tidak lahir dari janji, melainkan dari keberanian rakyat menagih.
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