CEO of SejutaCita Future Leaders embroiled in allegations of sexual harassment
CEO of SejutaCita Future Leaders embroiled in allegations of sexual harassment
Founder & CEO of SejutaCita Future Leaders (SFL) Andhika Sudarman is embroiled in a case of alleged sexual harassment. Andhika is known as a businessman, a Harvard University graduate, and LPDP scholarship recipient.
The alleged sexual harassment was first shared on X social media. Through an X thread that went viral, Andhika Sudarman is accused of sexually harassing participants of SFL. Some of them are under the age of consent.
SFL is a programme of a platform founded by Andhika. SFL is an Edu-Leadership Trip programme abroad for Indonesian citizens aged 13-35, promoting transformational values for Self-Growth and Future Career Planning. To join, participants are required to pay about Rp30 million.
In his post on X, the account @matchagreen100 also revealed the unpleasant experiences of participants during the Edu-Leadership Trip with SFL.
One example, when a participant claimed that the mentoring on learning and career promised during the trip instead discussed sexual topics and were irrelevant.
“School mentoring (SMP-SMA). Participants were asked to swear that if they leaked conversations they would not be admitted to their dream university. Mawar, a participant studying fashion, shared her concerns about wanting to change majors in university. AS said Mawar had no future,” one point from @matchagreen100.
“AS also noted that Mawar was beautiful and naive. In addition, AS asked Mawar, ‘in my 1,000 male friends, how many can be trusted?’ Melati, asked by AS whether she would not want to take off her hijab even though she is abroad. AS also occasionally patted Lili on the thigh as a peer, causing discomfort. AS told a friend who had sexual relations and then broke up.”
Andhika apologises
After going viral, Andhika, via a post on his personal Instagram account, @andhikasudarman_, apologised.
“I understand that the situation developing since late February 2026 has attracted attention and concern from many parties. Therefore, I offer my apologies to all participants, alumni, parents, former colleagues, colleagues, and others who feel uncomfortable with what happened,” Andhika said.
In the post, there are three main points Andhika conveyed. First, regarding the organisation of the SFL programme.
He said SFL was designed as a leadership development programme based on a participatory approach. The aim is to foster independence, problem-solving abilities, and the courage to make decisions.
Andhika admitted that in practise there were experiences that did not meet the expectations of some participants during the programme. Therefore, he apologised to alumni and parents.
Second, regarding accusations of communication and interaction. Andhika understands that these accusations are very serious. He also said he valued the courage of every party who shared experiences, concerns, and worries.
“Reading and hearing these matters has been an important reflection for me that, in a professional environment, especially in programmes involving young people, boundaries of interaction must be kept much clearer,” Andhika said.
“I understand that everyone has different levels of comfort. The feelings of every individual are valid regardless of the intentions of others. This experience has also reminded me that my communication style can cause misunderstandings for some people,” he continued.
On that basis, Andhika apologised to all parties who have ever felt uncomfortable in interacting with him.
“However, I wish to state clearly that I have never committed, nor intended to commit sexual harassment against anyone, especially not against a minor. I will keep the door open for anyone who wants to share experiences or clarification directly,” he said.
“I also invite third-party institutions that are independent and credible to carry out a thorough verification of all allegations circulating. I hope this process will bring clarity for all parties,” he added.
Third, regarding the working environment. Andhika said he has considered various experiences shared by former colleagues on social media.
He said all such input would be serious considerations for him. He also apologised to anyone who felt they did not have a professional and healthy working environment, and ensured that this would not happen again.
In his statement, Andhika also noted that there would be an evaluation of the SFL programme as a form of professional accountability.
“To maintain objectivity and demonstrate serious commitment, effective today, all management of the SFL programme will be led by Geraldine Abigail. Geraldine Abigail will lead the evaluation and ensure the smooth running of governance and implementation of the SejutaCita programme,” he said.