Jakarta – Dewi Astutik alias PA (43) was arrested in Cambodia after becoming a fugitive from Interpol in the case of smuggling 2 tons of crystal methamphetamine worth IDR 5 trillion. Dewi was arrested by a joint team of BNN, Interpol and BAIS. Based on photos and videos obtained by detikcom, Tuesday (2/12/2025), Dewi appeared to be wearing a white T-shirt and dark blue pants. Dewi was arrested while he was in the car. The BNN, BAIS and Cambodian National Police teams initially received information that Dewi was on his way to Sihanok Ville. At that time, Dewi was in the car on her way to a hotel. Scroll to continue content A number of people from BNN, BAIS and the Cambodian State Police then came and arrested Dewi. Dewi’s hands were then handcuffed. Another photo shows Dewi being secured in another car. Dewi is seen with glasses and short hair. Dewi was then taken to Phnom Penh City for the administrative process to return her to Indonesia. Dewi Astutik arrested in Cambodia Photo: Dok Ist Head of BNN directly leads the van Dewi is planned to be flown to Indonesia today. Head of BNN Komjen Suyudi Ario Seto directly led the operation to pick up Dewi and return her to Indonesia. There is no detailed explanation about Dewi’s arrest. BNN immediately held a press conference on Dewi’s case as soon as she arrived in Indonesia. Dewi often changes her appearance. Previously, it was reported that Dewi was known to residents as a woman who frequently changed her appearance. This was revealed from the testimony of a neighbor and eyewitness, Mbah Misiyem, a resident of Dukuh Sumber Agung. “At first, his hair was short, but it often changed,” said Mbah Misiyem, as reported by detikJatim on May 30, 2025. Based on Mbah Misiyem’s account, Dewi said goodbye to work in Cambodia after Eid in 2023. He reasoned that he wanted to work abroad because he did not have a permanent job at home. “At that time, she said goodbye after Eid, she said she wanted to work in Cambodia. I asked why she was so far away, she replied that there was no work at home. I also asked how her husband was left, she said it was okay,” added Misiyem. Before leaving for Cambodia, Dewi is known to have worked in Taiwan for decades. He briefly returned home to Ponorogo before finally leaving for Cambodia for work reasons. “You only have a month’s holiday at home, then you leave again,” said Mbah Misiyem. (knv/fjp)