USU Expels Economics Student for Sexual Abuse
Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) has expelled a student from its Faculty of Economics and Business after he was found to have committed multiple acts of sexual violence. The decision, formalised in Rector’s Decree Number 3572/UN5.1.R/SK/KM.00.07/2026 signed by Rector Muryanto Amin on 30 July 2026, was taken against the student identified by the initials CHS, who was enrolled in the S-1 Accounting programme.
Meutia Nauly, Chair of the USU Task Force for the Prevention and Handling of Violence (Satgas PPK), explained that the investigation began with the first report received on 19 July 2026. The task force subsequently received a total of eight reports concerning the same individual. A thorough examination was conducted involving the complainants, victims, witnesses, support persons, and relevant documents and evidence. Despite being summoned properly three times, CHS refused to cooperate and did not attend any of the calls. The investigation proceeded based on strong evidence, which proved that CHS had committed a series of layered and repeated acts of sexual violence against more than one victim.
The violations included discriminatory remarks, physical and gender-based harassment, sexually suggestive advances, sending unsolicited sexual content, coercion into sexual activities or transactions, and unwanted physical contact. These acts occurred both on and off campus, including during activities related to the university’s three pillars of higher education. The task force submitted its findings and recommendations to the Rector on 22 July 2026, leading to the issuance of the expulsion decree. Meutia confirmed the handling of the case referred to the Minister of Education and Culture Regulation Number 55 of 2024 and USU Rector’s Regulation Number 16 of 2025. With the decision in effect, CHS is no longer a USU student and has lost all academic and non-academic rights and obligations.
Meutia stressed that the sanction does not end the university’s responsibility towards the victims. Since the beginning of the case, the task force has provided psychological support and counselling services, and ensured academic protection and recovery for all victims. She also expressed appreciation for the victims’ courage in reporting the abuse and urged the public and media to maintain the confidentiality of the victims’ identities.