LPSK: West Java Dominates Requests for Victim Protection in Human Trafficking Cases in 2026
The Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) has recorded that West Java Province remains the region of origin with the highest number of requests for protection for victims of the crime of human trafficking (TPPO) as of mid-2026. This situation underscores the urgency of strengthening cross-sector collaboration down to the village level to tighten prevention efforts.
LPSK Deputy Chairperson Antonius PS Wibowo revealed that the trend in TPPO protection requests is fluctuating. Based on the agency’s data, there were 576 requests in 2024 and 554 requests in 2025. Meanwhile, as of May 2026, the number of requests has reached 132 reports.
“The number of TPPO protection requests to LPSK is fluctuating. If it is still below 150 in May 2026, it could increase by August to October,” Antonius said, as reported by Antara on Thursday (30/7).
After West Java, the regions of origin with the most victims applying for protection are East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Central Java, and East Java. In addition to processing new requests, LPSK is also handling 132 victims from ongoing cases as of May 2026, including cases in Sikka Regency (NTT) and the Riau Islands.
This LPSK data aligns with records from the West Java Provincial Government. The Head of the West Java Office of Women’s Empowerment, Child Protection, and Family Planning (DP3AKB), Siska Gerfianti, noted an increasing trend in cases. Reports of TPPO in West Java rose from 39 cases in 2024 to 59 cases in 2025. As of June 2026, the West Java regional government has already handled 60 cases that are currently in the legal and psychological assistance phase.
LPSK Chairperson Achmadi stressed that handling TPPO cannot be done alone. He highlighted the important role of the mass media in education and the need for prevention efforts to reach remote villages, considering that many victims come from rural areas.
“Collaboration between ministries, institutions, regional governments, and village administrations is very important to continue fighting for the protection of women, including in TPPO crimes,” Achmadi asserted.