# Child sexual abuse investigations in Indonesia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/child-sexual-abuse-investigations-in-indonesia
> Updated: 2026-08-28T07:39:43.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Indonesian authorities are investigating multiple separate incidents of alleged sexual abuse involving minors across various regions.

In Palembang, a 33-year-old man was detained following allegations that he coerced a 14-year-old student into sexual acts in a cemetery. In Yogyakarta, police are investigating a school health clinic staff member for alleged indecent acts against a student. 

In East Nusa Tenggara, the family of politician Aldy Wali has expressed support for law enforcement as police investigate the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl in the Lewa District. Meanwhile, in Sumenep, East Java, a 41-year-old man was arrested for the alleged sexual abuse of a 17-year-old, with police seizing evidence including clothing and a chain.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Indonesian police investigate separate cases of child sexual abuse

Authorities in Indonesia are investigating two separate cases of alleged sexual abuse involving minors in Sumba Timur and Sumenep, with law enforcement pursuing arrests and evidence collection.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-police-investigate-separate-cases-of-child-sexual-abuse

### 2026-08-25: Indonesia police investigate two separate cases of alleged sexual abuse of minors

Police in Palembang and Yogyakarta are investigating two separate cases of alleged sexual abuse involving 14-year-old female students.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-police-investigate-two-separate-cases-of-alleged-sexual-abuse-of-minors

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