Chronology of Influencer Jule’s Arrest in Etomidate Vape Case

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Police have revealed the chronology behind the arrest of influencer Julia Prastini, known as Jule, in connection with the narcotics case involving etomidate vape.

Bandara Soekarno-Hatta Police Narcotics Unit Chief AKP Michael Kharisma Tandayu said that Jule's arrest was part of a broader drug case investigation.

Jule purchased etomidate vape cartridges from two women identified by the initials RR and RN, who had been arrested earlier.

"The first arrests were those of RR and RN, two women. When we made the arrests, we found transactions and evidence of shipments to JP, and then we proceeded with further development," Michael said when met at Bandara Soekarno-Hatta Police Station, Tangerang City, Saturday (19/9/2026).

RR and RN were apprehended at an apartment in West Jakarta.

From them, the police seized 27 vape cartridges containing etomidate.

Following this investigation, police arrested Jule at an apartment in South Jakarta on Monday (14/9/2026).

"There, we found four cartridges; three were empty—used or finished—and one was still full, containing the substance etomidate," he explained regarding evidence found with Jule.

At the time of arrest, Jule was at the apartment with two friends.

Michael said the two friends were unaware of Jule's activities, and both tested negative in urine tests.

The case involving Jule progressed with a urine examination.

Results showed Jule tested positive for the narcotic etomidate.

"Her urine test came back positive for etomidate," Michael confirmed.

Jule reportedly had been consuming vape containing the narcotic etomidate for three weeks.

"Based on her confession and further investigation, JP only started this roughly two to three weeks ago, just experimenting," he added.

Jule cited stress as the reason for using etomidate vape.

"The reason (for drug use) is personal, possibly due to feeling stressed or other factors; that is what JP explained," Michael continued.

Further investigation led police to arrest a Chinese national with the initials XC, identified as a dealer connected to RR and RN.

From XC, the police seized 71 vape cartridges still containing etomidate.

RR, RN, and XC have been named suspects. However, Jule was not designated as a suspect.

Michael stated Jule would be processed through restorative justice as a user and subsequently undergo assessment and rehabilitation through the Provincial National Narcotics Agency (BNNP).

"JP's status is set as restorative justice, as a user. She will then be assessed and undergo rehabilitation," Michael said.