Unkriswina Sumba Lecturer Accused of Sexual Harassment at Home

Police have uncovered the modus operandi of sexual harassment committed by a lecturer at Universitas Kristen Wira Wacana (Unkriswina) Sumba, identified as RAL, against his student JMS (20). The alleged harassment occurred at RAL’s residence in Kanatang District, East Sumba Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).

‘According to the victim’s initial statement, the lecturer invited her to his home to assist with a report,’ said Inspector Ahmad Furqan, head of the Women and Children’s Protection Unit (PPA) at Sumba Timur District Police, to detikBali on Friday, 29 May 2026.

Ahmad revealed that RAL grabbed the student’s hand and kissed her. He added that the victim did not resist out of fear.

Days later, RAL called JMS again and requested her to come to his house. During this visit, JMS was subjected to further sexual harassment, with RAL touching her sensitive areas.

‘The victim did not inform anyone due to fear, leading to repeated incidents up until 25 May 2026,’ Ahmad explained.

Ahmad confirmed that police are still investigating the modus operandi, as JMS has not fully disclosed details due to suspected trauma. Authorities plan to conduct a psychological assessment of the victim shortly.

Sumba Timur District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Gede Harimbawa stated his officers would immediately investigate the case. He added that the case would proceed to formal investigation and suspect designation once sufficient evidence is gathered.

‘It will take time to interview witnesses, but we will conduct the investigation as swiftly as possible to gather evidence against the perpetrator,’ Gede said.

Police also plan to obtain statements from Unkriswina officials on Tuesday, 2 June. Gede urged all Unkriswina Sumba female students to report any sexual violence from the lecturer immediately.

‘If anyone has experienced this, please report it immediately. We are open to all reports. If the lecturer is the perpetrator, those who believe they were previously victimised should come forward. The identities of reporters will be protected,’ Gede added.

Case Chronology

Previously reported, lecturer RAL of Unkriswina Sumba was reported to police over alleged sexual harassment of student JMS. The case began when JMS’s brother, RS, noticed his sister was not at home on Monday, 25 May.

RS then checked JMS’s location using GPS Maps. The tracking showed she was in Temu Village. RS went to the coordinates provided.

Upon arrival, RS found the coordinates led to RAL’s residence. He knocked on the door of the law lecturer’s home to confirm his sister’s whereabouts.

After several knocks, RAL emerged. RS stated he was searching for his sister, but RAL claimed JMS was at a friend’s house.

RS then urged RAL to help search for JMS. Before leaving, the complainant asked RAL to check inside the house, but the suspect initially refused.

After persistent insistence, RAL allowed RS to enter. It was then that RS discovered JMS inside RAL’s home.

RS then took the victim to Sumba Timur Police Station to file a report. According to her statement to police, JMS alleged she had been harassed three times by RAL, including being touched in sensitive areas and kissed.