# Child abuse incident in Purwakarta

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/child-abuse-incident-in-purwakarta
> Updated: 2026-08-16T03:19:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In Purwakarta, West Java, a man identified as PY has been detained by local police following allegations of abusing his biological child. The incident reportedly occurred in February 2025 in Citalang and gained public attention after a video of the abuse went viral on social media.

West Java Regional Police spokesperson Kombes Pol Hendra Rochmawan stated that the suspect allegedly used violence, including dragging and kicking the child, to pressure his wife—a migrant worker stationed abroad—into sending money more quickly. The victim is reportedly suffering from significant psychological trauma and a refusal to attend school.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Purwakarta man detained for allegedly abusing child over money

A man in Purwakarta, West Java, has been detained for allegedly abusing his child to pressure his wife, a migrant worker, into sending money.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/purwakarta-man-detained-for-allegedly-abusing-child-over-money

### 2026-07-23: Tanjungbalai Teacher and Husband Arrested for Child Abuse

A teacher and her husband in Tanjungbalai, Indonesia, were arrested for allegedly abusing an orphaned boy, prompting public fury and a police investigation.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tanjungbalai-teacher-and-husband-arrested-in-child-sexual-abuse-case

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