Overview of the Allegations

A disturbing case of child abuse and trafficking has emerged in Kupang, NTT, implicating a former Ngada Police Chief, AKBP Fajar Widyadharma Lukman Sumaatmaja, and a 20-year-old university student, FWLS alias Fani. Fani is accused of facilitating the abuse of a six-year-old child, identified as I, by the former police chief.The case highlights the pervasive issue of child maltreatment and the complex web of factors that contribute to it [[3]].

Student Arrested and Detained

Fani was apprehended on Monday, March 24, 2025, and is currently being held at the NTT Regional Police Detention Center. She faces charges related to sexual violence (TPKS) and the Criminal Act of Trafficking in Persons (TPPO). According to a written statement released on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, by Director of the NTT Regional Police Criminal Investigation, Patar Silalahi, Fani played a role in recruiting a 6-year-old girl…to become a victim of sexual abuse.

Details of the Crime

Police investigations revealed that Fani met AKBP fajar through the Michat request in June 2024. The sequence of events leading to the abuse is as follows:

• Fani befriended the victim, taking her for walks and meals.
• On June 11, 2024, Fani escorted the victim to the Kupang crystal hotel, where AKBP Fajar was staying.
• While the victim slept, AKBP Fajar allegedly committed the act of sexual abuse. Fani reportedly waited outside the hotel room.
• After the incident, Fani took the victim home, warning her to remain silent.
• Fani received Rp. 3 million from AKBP Fajar,while the victim was given Rp 100,000.

Legal Ramifications and Charges

Fani faces severe legal consequences for her alleged involvement. The charges against her include:

• Article 6 letters c, Article 14 paragraph (1) letters a and b, as well as Article 15 letters c, e, and g in Law Number 12 of 2022 concerning the Criminal Acts of Sexual Violence against Children.
• Article 27 paragraph (1) of Law Number 1 of 2024 concerning Electronic Transaction Information (ITE).
• Article 2 paragraph (1) and Article 17 of Law Number 21 Year 2007 concerning eradication of Trafficking Crimes (TPPO).
• Articles 55 and 56 of the Criminal Code concerning involvement in criminal acts.

Former Police Chief’s Involvement and Other Victims

AKBP Fajar is accused of sexually abusing three minors, including the six-year-old, a 13-year-old, and a 16-year-old, as well as one adult aged 20 years. Furthermore, he is suspected of recording these acts and sharing the videos on a child pornography site or forum on the dark web. The National Police are currently investigating his motives.

Investigation Timeline

The investigation began following a report received by the NTT Regional Police Directorate of Criminal Investigation from the National police Relations Division (Division) on January 22, 2025. the report concerned alleged immoral acts against minors by AKBP Fajar.

NTT Regional Police Criminal Investigation Director Kombes Patar Silalahi stated that the police investigated the information, focusing on a hotel in Kupang suspected to be the location of the alleged acts. Evidence collected includes:

Evidence in the form of a child pink -patterned child dress and proof of letter in the form of a post mortem and CD or CD compact disc Which contains 8 videos of sexual violence.

Kombes Patar Silalahi, NTT Regional Police Criminal Investigation Director

Divpropam also investigated AKBP Fajar, conducting a urine test that revealed he tested positive for drugs. On thursday, March 13, 2025, AKBP Fajar was named a suspect in both immoral acts and drug-related offenses and was afterward detained.

The Broader Context of Child Abuse

This case underscores the urgent need for increased vigilance and preventative measures to combat child abuse and exploitation. Child maltreatment, encompassing both abuse and neglect, has devastating and long-lasting consequences on a child’s health, development, and overall well-being [[3]].In 2021,approximately 600,000 children were identified as victims of child maltreatment by Child protective Services [[3]], highlighting the widespread nature of this issue.

It’s crucial for mental health providers and other professionals to be aware of their reporting obligations in cases of suspected child abuse.In manny jurisdictions, there are mandatory reporting laws that require professionals to report suspected abuse, even if confidentiality must be breached [[1]].