Indonesian Idol Contestant Arrested Over Alleged Rape of Minor
Investigators from Belu Police Station (Polres Belu) have arrested PK, a contestant from Indonesian Idol, in connection with an alleged rape case involving a 16-year-old child.
Head of Belu Police Station AKBP I Gede Eka Putra Astawa stated that PK was arrested at his residence in Atambua, Belu Regency, on Saturday, 28 February at 1:00 PM WITA. “Investigators have conducted the arrest of the suspect with initials PK at his residence,” said AKBP I Gede Eka Putra Astawa in a written statement.
However, as of Saturday evening, PK had not been formally detained. “We were about to detain him, but he complained of illness and is now being treated at Atambua General Hospital,” added Belu Police Public Relations Officer IPTU Agus Haryono.
Based on initial examination results, suspect PK was found to be in poor health and was advised to rest. To ensure the suspect’s medical condition, investigators transported him to Atambua General Hospital for further observation. The suspect remains under medical observation with inpatient hospitalisation and police accompaniment.
Belu Police Chief emphasised that medical care for the suspect is part of mandatory legal procedures, without compromising the commitment to law enforcement. “We prioritise professionalism and uphold the rights of the suspect, including the right to healthcare services. However, legal proceedings continue and will not be halted,” the police chief added.
Previously on Friday, 27 February at 10:18 PM WITA, investigators from the Criminal Investigation Unit of Belu Police Station detained another suspect with initials RS after examination, who is now held at Belu Police Detention Centre.
The detention of RS and arrest of PK are steps taken by investigators based on developments from the examination of suspect RM, who was successfully apprehended in Timor Leste after being designated as a fugitive in this investigation.
The principle of “equality before the law” is emphasised by investigators in handling this case, a fundamental principle of the rule of law ensuring every individual is treated equally without discrimination and is subject to the same laws and judiciary, regardless of social status, economic standing, race, or position.
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