UI imposes tiered sanctions in Electronic-Based Sexual Violence case involving Law Faculty students
Universitas Indonesia (UI) has imposed sanctions on 15 out of 16 reported individuals in a case involving alleged Electronic-Based Sexual Violence (KSBE) within the Faculty of Law.
Erwin Agustian Panigoro, the Director of Public Relations, Media, Government, and International Relations at UI Depok, stated on Tuesday that every decision was based on available evidence and applicable regulations. “UI handles every report of violence seriously, fairly, and in favour of the victims. The sanctions imposed are based on the results of a thorough investigation and recommendations from the PPK Task Force and Expert Team, with sanction levels proportional to the proven violations,” he said.
One reported individual was given a light administrative sanction in accordance with applicable provisions, while another was found not to have committed any violation based on an evaluation of all available evidence. In addition to suspensions, the sanctioned individuals are required to undergo psychological counselling and attend courses focused on preventing sexual violence to prevent recurrence.
UI emphasised that the enforcement of rules regarding violence is carried out consistently against every proven violation, regardless of status, position, faculty, or the background of the parties involved. All reports are processed based on applicable regulations and objective investigations, ensuring that every decision is accountable.
Since the reports were received, the UI PPK Task Force has conducted a series of handling stages, including the receipt and verification of reports, examinations of victims, witnesses, and the accused, the collection and deepening of evidence, additional assessments, and the discussion of findings in internal meetings to formulate recommendations. This entire process served as the basis for the university leadership in making the final decision.
Simultaneously, UI is strengthening prevention measures across the campus environment to ensure similar incidents are prevented and that all members of the UI community can study and work in a safe environment. “The handling of this case is not the end, but part of UI’s ongoing efforts to build a safe campus environment free from violence. Our focus is on victim recovery and prevention, so that every member of the UI community is protected,” said Erwin.
He noted that the handling of this case was carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Regulation Number 55 of 2024, as well as UI Rector Regulation Number 37 of 2025 concerning the Prevention and Handling of Violence within the Universitas Indonesia environment. This determination is the result of a careful examination process upholding the principles of due process, accountability, and victim protection, as stipulated in UI Rector Decisions Number 504/SK/R/UI/2026 through 519/SK/R/UI/2026.
The decision follows the investigation results and recommendations from the UI Prevention and Handling of Violence Task Force (Satgas PPK) and the Expert Team. Sanctions were imposed in tiers, considering the nature of the violation, the severity, and the degree of involvement of each proven respondent. The sanction framework, established under Ministerial and Rector regulations, includes administrative sanctions, suspension of academic activities, and dismissal as a student, applied according to the severity of the proven violation.