Police Uncover Cause of Death for Foreign Ministry Diplomat Arya Daru: Digital Footprint Reveals Suicide Ideation
The mystery surrounding the death of Foreign Ministry diplomat Arya Daru has been resolved, with police investigations pointing towards suicide. Authorities revealed that a digital forensic analysis uncovered a history of online communication indicating Daru’s struggles with suicidal thoughts.
The findings were presented at a press conference held at the Polda Metro Jaya in South Jakarta on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Ipda Saji Purwanto, a Digital Forensic expert from the National Police Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim), explained that Arya Daru had sent emails to a charity organization providing confidential emotional support for individuals experiencing distress, despair, and suicidal tendencies.
“Regarding the suicide, we found 11 segments in the victim’s Yahoo account sent from 2013, and 9 segments in 2021 to a body that provides confidential emotional support services for people experiencing depressed and desperate feelings, including those that can lead to suicide,” Ipda Saji stated.
He clarified that while there was no online search history related to methods of suicide involving duct tape, the content of the emails sent to the charity revealed a desire to end his life.
“There were no searches or keywords related to duct tape or being wrapped in the head. However, the email information from 2021, in essence, shows that the victim was communicating with the charity, expressing a desire to jump from a tall building when seeing one. Then when he sees the beach he wants to drown himself,” he continued.
Apsifor Chairman Nathanael E. J. Sumampouw explained that Arya Daru was known as a positive individual in his social circles but struggled to express negative emotions when facing pressure.
“That the last days of his life as a diplomat, the deceased served to protect Indonesian citizens, humanitarian workers, shouldering various responsibilities for carrying out professional duties as well as a humanistic role as protector, rescuer for Indonesian citizens trapped in crisis situations,” Nathanael elaborated.
Furthermore, a forensic psychological analysis suggested that Arya Daru experienced burnout towards the end of his life, likely stemming from the demanding nature of his work as a diplomat, which required high levels of empathy and emotional sensitivity.
“This causes impacts such as burnout, fatigue, compassion fatigue. We found these psychological dynamics at the end of his life,” he added.
Arya Daru was found dead in his boarding room in the Menteng area, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday morning, July 8, 2025. His body was discovered in a distressing state, with his head covered in duct tape and his body wrapped in a blanket.
Police confirmed that the room was locked from the inside, and there were no signs of forced entry. These findings initially sparked speculation about the cause of death, including possibilities of suicide or murder.
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Based on the investigative analysis, Director of General Criminal Investigation of the Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Wira Satya Triputra, concluded that Arya Daru died without the involvement of any other party. Police also confirmed that there were no criminal elements involved in the 39-year-old’s death.
“The death indicator on ADP is that he died without the involvement of other parties. Investigators also concluded that no criminal events were found against the victim,” Wira confirmed.
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Police investigations into the death of Foreign Ministry diplomat Arya Daru have concluded he died by suicide. Digital forensics revealed emails to a charity organization from 2013 and 2021, indicating he sought emotional support for suicidal thoughts. While no searches for suicide methods were found, the emails expressed a desire to end his life in various ways.
Forensic psychological analysis suggests Arya Daru experienced burnout from the demanding, empathetic nature of his diplomatic work. He was found dead in his room with no signs of forced entry, and authorities confirmed no other parties were involved in his death. He was known as a positive individual but struggled to express negative emotions.