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Former Bali Bomb Maker Launches Ramu Coffee in Surabaya

The café has become a test case for Indonesia’s bid to turn a terror convict into a productive citizen.

Umar Patek, a 58-year-old former militant who helped assemble the one-tonne bomb that killed 202 people in the 2002 Bali nightclub bombing, carries a cup of coffee at a cafe in Surabaya, East Java province, Indonesia, June 3, 2025. REUTERS/Prasto Wardoyo
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Overview

  • Patek unveiled the Ramu coffee brand on June 3 at a Surabaya café, featuring a spiced blend inspired by his mother’s recipe.
  • He was convicted in 2012 for making bombs that killed 202 people in the 2002 Bali attacks and was paroled in late 2022 after serving ten years.
  • Survivor reactions ranged from burn victim Chusnul Chotimah’s gesture of forgiveness to appeals from Tumini for government aid to cover ongoing medical treatments.
  • Dentist David Andreasmita partnered with Patek to provide mentorship and employment as a practical means of reintegration.
  • Patek pledged to allocate portions of his coffee profits toward victims’ recovery costs even as some call for broader support for survivors.