LPSK Protects Victims in Sheikh Ahmad Al Misry Sexual Harassment Case

The Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) has approved a protection request for victims in the alleged sexual harassment case implicating Sheikh Ahmad Al Misry. “LPSK received the protection request from the victims’ companions on 16 December 2025, conducted a review, and the request was approved in a LPSK leadership hearing on 30 March 2026,” said Deputy Chairman of LPSK Wawan Fahrudin to ANTARA in Jakarta on Tuesday (28/4/2026). “LPSK operates independently, and leadership decisions are made collectively and collegially to maintain the quality of protection, as well as the independence of LPSK’s decisions in providing protection to witnesses and/or victims,” Wawan added. In addition to physical and legal protection, LPSK also provides recovery services for victims suffering psychological impacts from the criminal act. “In addition to protection, we also fulfil their recovery rights,” he stated. In this context, LPSK’s role is to ensure victims can provide statements without pressure while receiving protection from potential threats. These protection efforts also include accompaniment during the legal process, ensuring victims’ access to medical and psychosocial recovery services. LPSK views comprehensive protection as key to encouraging victims’ courage to report and supporting evidence in court proceedings. LPSK pledges to safeguard victims’ rights as the law enforcement process against the suspect proceeds. Head of the Public Information Bureau of the Polri Public Relations Division Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko stated that the suspect’s designation followed a case review and series of investigations. “Based on the case review conducted by investigators on the basis of police report number: LP/B/586/XI/2025/SPKT/Bareskrim Polri dated 28 November 2025, the investigators have designated Mr SAM as a suspect,” said Trunoyudo to reporters on Friday (24/4/2026). He explained that the investigation process is handled by the Directorate of Crimes Against Women and Children Protection and Anti-Trafficking in Persons (Dittipid PPA and PPO) of Bareskrim Polri. The case surfaced after reports against the suspect in November 2025 regarding alleged harassment of five male students, who reportedly experienced trauma and alleged intimidation to withdraw their reports.