Banggai Police arrest man for alleged child abuse

Police in Nuhon, Banggai, have detained a 42-year-old man, identified as JS, for the alleged sexual abuse of a 6-year-old child. The incident occurred near a river when the suspect reportedly joined a group of children for a swim.

The victim's parents discovered the child and the suspect in a bushy area near the river after noticing they had separated from the other children. Following the report, Nuhon Police arrested the suspect without resistance. The suspect has reportedly admitted to the act, and the case is being handled by the Nuhon Police Criminal Investigation Unit with a focus on the protection and best interests of the minor victim.