Previously viral after being suspected of begging, Mr Tarno was now caught crying in Kota Tua, 7 of his portraits are sad

TikTok/@anglsta

Several times Mr. Tarno wiped his tears with his hand, without a word.

11 Juni 2025 19:30

Brilio.net - Mr. Tarno had stolen the public's attention after a video of him circulated in the Old Town area, North Jakarta. He was seen walking alone while accepting money from a number of tourists who approached him.

The action made netizens react, many accused the magician of begging. Feeling slandered, Mr. Tarno immediately denied it and explained that he was only on a picnic bringing rice and a thermos.

According to him, it was the visitors who asked for photos and gave him money voluntarily. He accepted the money without any intention of asking or expecting mercy.

Now, his reappearance has raised concerns after a video of him crying in Kota Tua went viral. The 74-year-old man was caught on camera sitting alone while crying, making netizens feel sad and empathetic.

"Yesterday, he was forced to be taken, he said he would rest at home, but now he's being told to be out in the heat, oh my God, Mr. Tarno is so pitiful," wrote the account @kumalasharydewie.

"Where's his wife, hey, people like that are told to work," said the account @mhyllachan.

"Where they said they would take care of their children and wife, when there were no donations they were just left like that," said @dimas.herdiansyah02.

Here is a portrait summarized by brilio.net from TikTok @anglsta, Wednesday (11/6).

1. Mr. Tarno is seen wearing a bright orange shirt, sitting hunched over while leaning his body on the stick he always carries.