Police Identify 9 Deceased Victims from KM Virgo Transport 8, To Be Returned to Families

To strengthen identification efforts, the Police have deployed 140 DVI personnel: 66 from the South Kalimantan Regional Police DVI Team, 56 from the East Java Regional Police DVI Team, and 18 from the Police Medical and Health Center (Pusdokkes) headquarters.

The team comprises specialist doctors and dentists, general practitioners, general dentists, nurses, other medical personnel, and general staff.

Additionally, the West Java Regional Police Medical and Health Division is assisting in collecting ante mortem data and DNA samples from victims’ families in Garut.

On 15 September 2026, the West Java Police Medical and Health Division collected DNA samples from 13 families: two of deceased victims and 11 families of missing persons.

DNA sampling was conducted using the buccal swab method. Samples were sent to the Police Medical and Health Center headquarters on 16 September 2026 at 06:30 WIB for further analysis.

“Ante mortem data collected from families play an important role in the reconciliation process. The Police ensure each data point is thoroughly checked and matched so victim identities are confirmed before being handed to families,” said Trunoyudo.

As of 19 September 2026, the KM Virgo Transport 8 manifest lists 243 passengers and crew.

Of those, 117 victims have been found: 108 survivors and nine deceased.

The remaining 126 individuals are still being searched for. The Police, along with Basarnas and all SAR units, continue search operations.

Meanwhile, the DVI team and Police Medical and Health units maintain identification services and provide support to victims' families.