World · East Asia & Pacific · 2 days ago
Police detain pesantren teacher over alleged abuse of more than 10 students
Police in Bekasi, Indonesia, have detained a 28-year-old teacher at a pesantren, an Islamic boarding school, on suspicion of sexually abusing students.
Police say they have identified more than 10 possible victims, and the number could rise.
The investigation began after a family reported a case on 7 October.
Police say the alleged abuse may date back to 2023, with repeated sexual acts allegedly occurring from 2024 to September 2026.
One victim told investigators the teacher was the head of the school, and police are checking accounts against witness statements and other evidence.
Police are also investigating whether three other people were involved.
They are working with the city’s women’s and children’s protection agency to assess and support victims while the investigation continues.
Police in Bekasi detained a 28-year-old pesantren teacher, identified by the initials MHH, over alleged sexual abuse of students.
Police said they had identified more than 10 suspected victims, and that the number could increase.
The alleged abuse is reported to have begun in 2023, with repeated incidents alleged from 2024 to September 2026.
Police are also investigating whether three other people were connected to the case.
Authorities said they were coordinating support for the victims and protecting their identities.
- Who
- Police detained MHH, a 28-year-old teacher at the pesantren. More than 10 students are suspected victims.
- What
- MHH is suspected of sexually abusing students. Police are investigating the allegations.
- When
- The alleged abuse is reported to have begun in 2023; repeated incidents are alleged from 2024 to September 2026. Police detained MHH on October 10, 2026.
- Where
- At a pesantren in South Bekasi, Bekasi.
- Why
- Police are investigating reports of sexual abuse involving students.
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A family member later reported that the alleged abuse had begun in 2023.
A family of one of the suspected victims reported the case to police.
Police said MHH had been named a suspect and reported identifying more than 10 suspected victims.
Police said they had arrested and detained MHH.
- Suspect
- MHH, 28
- Suspected victims
- More than 10 identified; police said the number could increase
- Location
- A pesantren in South Bekasi, Bekasi
- Reported start
- 2023
- Alleged repeated incidents
- 2024 to September 2026
- Other people under investigation
- HBH, F and S
What people are saying
For now, we have identified more than 10 people suspected of being victims.
The number could still increase because investigators are continuing to examine statements and information received.
MHH has been detained for the purposes of the investigation.
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