Korban Kekerasan Seksual Pemilik Yayasan Panti Asuhan di Tangerang Bertambah Jadi 30 Orang

Summary

Indonesian police conducted a crime scene investigation at an orphanage in Tangerang, Banten, following allegations of sexual abuse. The orphanage had been operating for 20 years without a permit. Two suspects, including the owner and a caretaker, were arrested, with a third suspect still at large. The victims, estimated to be around 30 children, have been relocated to protective shelters and are receiving psychological support. Authorities, including the Ministry of Social Affairs, are involved in the case to ensure proper care for the children and to decide the orphanage's fate.

Takeaways

• 👮‍♂️ The police arrested two suspects involved in sexual violence against children living in an orphanage in Tangerang, Banten.
• 🚧 Authorities conducted a crime scene investigation and installed police lines at two locations: a 3-story building where the children rested and a learning facility.
• 🕵️‍♂️ Three suspects have been identified: the orphanage's owner and a caregiver are arrested, while a third suspect is still being sought.
• 🏠 The orphanage where the crimes took place has been operating for 20 years without an official operating permit, as revealed by the Ministry of Social Affairs.
• 👶 The children from the orphanage are temporarily housed in a social services shelter to receive medical and psychological evaluations.
• 📊 The number of victims continues to rise, with at least 30 children suspected to have been subjected to sexual abuse by the orphanage's management.
• 💼 The Ministry of Social Affairs, along with the police, is reviewing whether to shut down the orphanage permanently.
• 🧑‍⚖️ The case is being investigated thoroughly, with legal action pending against the orphanage's leadership.
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Victims will be relocated to facilities managed by the Ministry of Social Affairs for proper trauma recovery and protection.
• 🤝 The children, many of whom were minors, have been receiving psychological support from the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI).

Q & A

What is the location of the sexual abuse case mentioned in the transcript?

The sexual abuse case occurred at a foundation orphanage in Kunciran Indah Pinang, Tangerang, Banten.

Who are the main suspects in the case?

The main suspects are the foundation's owner and a caretaker. A third suspect is still being pursued by the police.

How long has the orphanage been operating without a license?

The orphanage has been operating for about 20 years without a proper operational license.

What actions have the police taken in this case?

The police have conducted an investigation at the crime scene, put up police tape at the orphanage, and arrested two suspects, with a third still being searched for.

What is being done to protect the children from the orphanage?

The children have been moved to a social service facility for physical and psychological evaluations. The Ministry of Social Affairs is planning to transfer them to a better-equipped trauma recovery center.

How many victims have been identified so far?

Around 30 children have been identified as victims of sexual abuse, with 22 of them directly affected, and seven already interviewed by the police.

Who reported the sexual abuse incidents?

The abuse was reported by alumni of the orphanage, who had experienced or become aware of the abuse while staying there.

What did the Ministry of Social Affairs find during their visit to the orphanage?

The Ministry of Social Affairs found that the orphanage had been operating for 20 years without proper licensing and that sexual abuse had been occurring during that time.

What is the current condition of the children who were abused?

The children are reported to be traumatized and in need of psychological support, which is being provided by social services and child protection agencies.

What are the local community’s reactions to the case?

Local residents were shocked to learn about the abuse, as there were no outward signs of the criminal activities taking place. The orphanage appeared to be functioning normally to those in the neighborhood.