Thursday, 14 May 2026
BATAM | INDATANEWS.COM – The Barelang Police, through its Criminal Investigation Unit (Satreskrim), is handling a case involving suspected sexual exploitation and inappropriate conduct involving a minor.
A press conference was held at the lobby of the Barelang Police Headquarters, led by Police Chief Kombes Pol Anggoro Wicaksono, accompanied by Satreskrim Head Kompol M. Debby Tri Andrestian, Public Relations Officer AKP Budi Santosa, Unit VI Head Eko Kurniawan, and Sub-Unit XI Chief Hudan Mega Bani Deha.The briefing was conducted as part of the police's commitment to transparency in law enforcement and the strengthening of child protection efforts, on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
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Satreskrim Head Kompol M. Debby Tri Andrestian stated that the case was initiated from a report submitted by a member of the public, based on information involving a 16-year-old individual.
The report led investigators to a hotel in the Lubuk Baja District, Batam City, where the alleged incident took place.Authorities are currently examining indications of possible child exploitation involving multiple parties, including a foreign national and a juvenile.
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According to investigators, the case involves communication between several individuals prior to the incident, including a juvenile in conflict with the law and a foreign citizen.
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Authorities emphasize that the focus of the investigation is to uncover the full circumstances and determine the legal responsibility of each party involved.
Swift Police Action and Evidence CollectionFollowing the report, investigators from Unit VI Satreskrim Barelang promptly secured several individuals for questioning at a hotel in Batam on May 8, 2026.
Read Also:Police also secured various items believed to be related to the case, including mobile phones and documents, which are currently being analyzed as part of the ongoing investigation.
Medical and digital forensic examinations are also being conducted to support the legal process.
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The case is being processed under Indonesia's Child Protection Law, including provisions related to the protection of minors from exploitation and sexual offenses.
Authorities stated that all parties involved are currently undergoing legal proceedings in accordance with applicable laws.Police Emphasize Child Protection Commitment
Read Also:Police Chief Kombes Pol Anggoro Wicaksono stressed that cases involving children are treated with utmost seriousness due to their long-term psychological and social impact.
He reaffirmed that the police remain committed to taking firm and professional action in every case involving child protection violations.
The public is encouraged to increase awareness and supervision of children and to report any suspected violations. The national emergency hotline 110 remains available 24 hours a day. (IDNC)REPORTER: Dalil Harahap | EDITOR: Fik Sagala
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