16 Perpetrators of FHUI Obscene Chat Group Gathered in Forum, Apologise to Victims
The perpetrators of the alleged sexual harassment in the University of Indonesia Faculty of Law (FHUI) student chat group have apologised. The perpetrators apologised directly in front of the victims.
FHUI Student Executive Board (BEM) Chair Anandaku Dimas Rumi Chattaristo stated that the perpetrators were gathered in a forum held at the DH UI Auditorium last night. Dimas said the forum was organised to accommodate victims who wished to receive direct apologies from the perpetrators.
“Last night, a forum was indeed held at the DH UI Auditorium to accommodate victims who wanted to receive direct apologies from the perpetrators,” Dimas told reporters on Tuesday (14/4/2026).
Dimas said there were 16 perpetrators present last night. He mentioned that the victims were disappointed and angry about the alleged harassment in the group.
“There were sixteen perpetrators present last night. Regarding the victims’ response, I cannot represent all of their feelings and I respect what they feel, but certainly disappointment and anger must encompass those who became victims,” he said.
Dimas stated that an apology alone is not enough. He said there needs to be firm sanctions that favour the victims in this case.
“However, it must be emphasised again that an apology alone will not be enough; there needs to be firm sanctions that favour the victims in this case,” he said.
As is known, this case began with the circulation of a screenshot of a chat group containing obscene conversations allegedly involving FHUI students. In the group, they made derogatory remarks about other female students.
From the Instagram account of the Faculty of Law UI (@fakultashukumui), it was stated that the faculty has received reports regarding the chat group. The faculty strongly condemns the actions.
“The Faculty strongly condemns all forms of behaviour that degrade human dignity and contradict the values of law and academic ethics,” stated the Faculty of Law UI.
UI Rector Speaks Out
UI Rector Heri Hermansyah spoke out regarding the uproar. He assured that he would monitor the handling of this case in the Faculty of Law UI.
“I only heard about it last night, and I’ve asked the dean again for a response. But I also noticed in various media that the Dean of the Faculty of Law has responded. So later, the directorate will monitor how the handling is at the faculty. Let’s monitor it together, let’s fight sexual harassment,” said Heri.
FHUI Takes Action
The Faculty of Law UI has received reports of the viral case involving the content of student chat group conversations that were sexually harassing in tone. The FHUI side has begun investigating the case.
“On 12 April 2026, the Faculty received a report regarding an alleged violation of the code of ethics that also potentially contains criminal elements, related to the activities of some students. Based on the report, the Faculty became aware of the circulation of screenshots of conversations allegedly involving students and containing inappropriate content, including indications of sexual violence,” the statement from the Faculty of Law UI via its Instagram account, as seen on Monday (13/4).