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Developments in the Sexual Harassment Case at FH UI

From Tempo · (1d ago) Indonesian Critical tone

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Universitas Indonesia is investigating alleged sexual harassment involving 16 male students in the Faculty of Law.
  • The case came to light after the accused students issued a public apology in a group chat.
  • Victims' legal counsel reports 27 victims, including 20 female students and 7 female lecturers, with incidents dating back to 2025.

Jakarta – The Indonesian legal community and the public are closely watching the unfolding investigation into alleged sexual harassment within the prestigious Faculty of Law at Universitas Indonesia (FH UI). The case, which has sent ripples through the academic community and drawn attention from national lawmakers, centers on accusations against 16 male students.

UI Memeriksa Terduga Pelaku Pelecehan Seksual

— Universitas IndonesiaHeadline indicating the university's action.

The situation escalated dramatically when the accused students issued a public apology in a 2023-cohort group chat on April 11, 2026. This unexpected apology, lacking clear context, quickly went viral after screenshots were shared on social media, revealing allegations of verbal sexual harassment. The swiftness with which the issue gained traction highlights the heightened awareness and zero-tolerance stance towards sexual misconduct in Indonesian educational institutions, a significant shift from previous years.

Ketua BEM FH UI Anandaku Dimas Rumi Chattaristo mengatakan permintaan maaf tersebut itu secara tiba-tiba tanpa konteks yang jelas.

— Anandaku Dimas Rumi ChattaristoHead of BEM FH UI commenting on the unexpected apology.

Universitas Indonesia has confirmed that an investigation is underway, led by its Task Force for the Prevention and Handling of Violence (Satgas PPK). Director of Public Relations, Media, Government, and International Relations, Erwin Agustian Panigoro, stated that the 16 students are undergoing examination, adhering to the principle of presumed innocence. The university is following established procedures outlined in the Rector's Decree and University Regulations, which include examining parties, verifying evidence, and formulating recommendations for potential academic sanctions.

UI telah menetapkan 16 mahasiswa sebagai terduga pelaku yang terlibat dalam peristiwa pelecehan tersebut.

— Erwin Agustian PanigoroUI Director of Public Relations on the number of accused students.

Adding a concerning dimension, the legal counsel for the victims, Timotius Rajagukguk, revealed that the number of alleged victims has reached 27, comprising 20 female students and 7 female lecturers. He indicated that these incidents have been ongoing since 2025, intensifying the distress for those affected. This prolonged duration and the involvement of faculty members suggest a deeply rooted issue that the university is now confronting. The Indonesian media's focus on this case reflects a broader societal push for accountability and the protection of students and staff within higher education, a narrative that resonates strongly across the archipelago.

Adapun tahapan penanganan yang sedang berlangsung meliputi pemeriksaan para pihak, pendalaman kronologi, verifikasi alat bukti, serta penyusunan rekomendasi oleh Satgas PPK.

— Erwin Agustian PanigoroUI Director of Public Relations detailing the investigation process.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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