The Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) will provide\nprotection to victims of alleged sexual violence within the Faculty of\nLaw at the University of Indonesia. LPSK Deputy Chair Susilaningtias\nstated that this proactive step by LPSK is based on Article 29 paragraph\n(2) of the Witness and Victim Protection Law. Thus, LPSK can protect\nvictims without waiting for requests from them.<\/p>\n
Susilaningtias said the LPSK team conducted outreach on 15\u201316 April\n2026. They reviewed and delved into information, meeting various parties\nat the UI Faculty of Law, including the Dean of the UI Faculty of Law,\nthe UI Sexual Violence Prevention and Handling Task Force (Satgas PPKS),\nstudent representatives, and the victims\u2019 legal counsel.<\/p>\n
\u201cUp to now, around 20 victims have authorised lawyers,\u201d said\nSusilaningtias on Wednesday, 17 April 2026. \u201cIn the deepening process,\nLPSK found concerns among the victims, including potential pressure,\nthreats, and risks of identity exposure due to the spread of information\nin digital spaces.\u201d<\/p>\n
Additionally, Susilaningtias said there are concerns about\ncounter-reporting against victims using other legal provisions. This\nsituation is seen as potentially affecting the victims\u2019 courage to\ncontinue the case.<\/p>\n
Susilaningtias emphasised that LPSK is present to strengthen victims\nand witnesses so they dare to reveal this case, ensuring victims receive\ntheir rights fairly in accordance with legal provisions.<\/p>\n
\u201cLPSK is ready to provide protection and assistance to victims in\ndigital-based sexual violence cases. We ensure that victims feel safe,\nincluding in facing potential pressure, threats, or concerns over\nidentity exposure,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n
She explained that LPSK is authorised to provide protection to\nvictims without waiting for official requests, as long as there is an\nurgent need and their consent. In the context of this case, LPSK is\nready to provide direct explanations to the victims regarding the forms\nof protection that can be given, from security guarantees, psychological\nrecovery, legal process accompaniment, to fulfilment of procedural\nrights.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe see vulnerabilities that need to be addressed from the start.\nTherefore, LPSK takes a proactive approach to ensure victims understand\ntheir rights and have access to protection,\u201d said Susilaningtias.<\/p>\n
According to her, in many sexual violence cases, barriers are not\nonly in terms of proof but also in the courage of witnesses or victims\nto report. Factors such as social pressure, power relations, and\nconcerns about legal consequences often become primary\nconsiderations.<\/p>\n
\u201cProtection is important so that victims do not face additional risks\nwhen considering or undergoing the legal process,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The alleged sexual violence case at the UI Faculty of Law came to\nlight after the @sampahfhui<\/span> account on social media\nplatform X posted excerpts from a WhatsApp group conversation on\nSaturday, 11 April 2026. The group, created in 2024, consisted of\nseveral UI Faculty of Law students. It contained sexually toned\nconversations discussing other students.<\/p>\n The alleged perpetrators are initialled MKA, MNA, RBS, KEP, MVR, NZF,\nMRARP, DSW, MT, AHFG, SPBP, IK, RM, PDP, MDP, and RFR. Meanwhile, the\nvictims so far number 20 female students and seven lecturers.<\/p>\n Currently, UI has frozen the status of those 16 students. UI Director\nof Public Relations, Media, Government, and International Relations\nErwin Agustian Panigoro said the sanction was given based on\nrecommendations from the UI Satgas PPKS.<\/p>\n \u201cThis recommendation is part of the follow-up steps to ensure the\nexamination process runs optimally, objectively, and fairly,\u201d said Erwin\nin a written statement on Wednesday, 15 April 2026.<\/p>\n During the deactivation period, the alleged perpetrators are not\npermitted to participate in all educational activities and teaching and\nlearning processes, including lectures, academic guidance, or other\nactivities related to academic activities. Previously, UI had also held\nexaminations of the alleged perpetrators.<\/p>",
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