Jakarta Provincial Government Investigates Viral Allegations of Child Prostitution in Lokasari, West Jakarta

The Jakarta Provincial Government views very seriously every allegation of child exploitation and prostitution, including reports viral in the Lokasari area, Tamansari, West Jakarta, according to Special Staff to the Jakarta Governor Chico Hakim, speaking to journalists on Tuesday (26 May 2026).

“We have coordinated with West Jakarta Municipal Government, particularly the West Jakarta Women and Child Protection Sub-office and Social Services Sub-office, who have directly investigated the information. Tamansari Police Precinct has also conducted checks at the location and continues to pursue this case,” Hakim added.

Chico stressed that the provincial government will not tolerate any form of child sexual exploitation. The Jakarta Provincial Government, he said, has instructed relevant agencies and offices to conduct intensive monitoring and patrols in the area.

“Strengthening coordination with the Metro Jaya Regional Police and West Jakarta Police Precinct for thorough investigation and firm action should evidence be found,” he stated.

Furthermore, he assured that the Jakarta Provincial Government is prepared to provide protection, assistance, and rehabilitation for child victims should the reports prove true.

The Lokasari Area Allegations

As previously reported, the Lokasari area in Tamansari, West Jakarta, went viral with allegations of being a child prostitution site for minors. Police have launched an investigation.

The information went viral on social media as observed on detikcom on Monday (25 May). In the viral post, a video was described as having been recorded by a Japanese national.

The videographer appeared to be approached by several individuals allegedly offering prostitution services. In the circulating video, they can be heard shouting and saying “seventeen” and “virgin” to the videographer.

When contacted separately, Tamansari Police Precinct Chief Kompol Bobby M. Zulfikar said his unit has already launched an investigation. Police have also checked the Lokasari area that went viral as an alleged prostitution site.

“There is such a report, we checked the location, this is related to a new video. We explain again that this is still in the stage of investigation or inquiry process,” said Bobby when contacted on Monday (25 May).