Indonesian security forces reportedly arrested four teenagers in Dekai, Yahukimo, on 22 February 2026. The four—FRA, OLN, ELM and Erik Alya—were arrested on Jl Seradala at 4 am. On 23 February 2026, the police announced that they were four of nine people named as suspects in criminal offences linked to an armed group. Their arrest was part of a mass round-up in Yahukimo that took place in February 2026.

The Wamena District Court found Erik guilty of possession of a bladed weapon and sentenced him to nine months’ imprisonment. The prosecutor had previously sought a sentence of one year and six months’ imprisonment.