Islamic Boarding School Leader Suspected of Abusing 25 Female Students Over 17 Years
Pekalongan City Police arrested AKF, the head of Pondok Pesantren F, on suspicion of abusing 25 female students from 2008 to 2025. Six former students have given power of attorney to lawyer Ahmad Fauzi, who stated that most victims were minors at the time of the incidents, with the youngest being 14 years old in 2008 and 17 in 2025. The suspect allegedly used his position as a respected figure to coax and intimidate victims, so many were afraid to report due to psychological pressure and the stigma of disgrace.
Police Chief AKBP Riki Yariandi confirmed the arrest on Eid al-Adha after personal approaches to the victims' families. The police have set up a complaint post and a safe house for victims worried about intimidation, and involved psychologists and the Social Service for support. So far, six victim witnesses have officially reported, coming from Pemalang, Batang, Pekalongan, to Semarang, with current ages ranging from 18 to over 30 years.
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