West Java handles 60 human trafficking cases in first half of 2026

The West Java Provincial Government has handled 60 cases of human trafficking (TPPO) from January to June 2026 and continues to strengthen psychological, social, and legal assistance for victims until their recovery process is complete.

Siska Gerfianti, Head of the West Java Office of Women’s Empowerment, Child Protection, and Family Planning (DP3AKB), stated during a National Seminar commemorating Anti-Human Trafficking Day 2026 at the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) in Jakarta that reports of TPPO in the region have continued to rise over the past three years. In 2024, 39 cases were recorded, increasing to 59 cases in 2025, and reaching 60 cases by June 2026. She noted that while some victims have returned to their home regions, the government continues to provide assistance because the majority suffer from trauma due to violence and exploitation.

She explained that support does not stop after victims are repatriated but continues according to their recovery needs. One ongoing case involves an incident in Sikka Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, involving 13 victims from West Java. The West Java Provincial Government, together with the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK), is assisting the victims in providing testimony during trials to ensure the legal process proceeds smoothly.

To strengthen prevention, Siska said the West Java Provincial Government has established a TPPO Task Force, a Women and Children Protection Coordination Team, and implemented a moratorium on the departure of female migrant workers who still have children under five. This policy is expected to reduce the vulnerability of women to human trafficking while strengthening protection for children and families.