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University expels student over sexual harassment during community service
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University expels student over sexual harassment during community service

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD) expelled a student, ACR, for sexual harassment during a community service program.
  • The university's internal investigation confirmed the harassment based on evidence.
  • UAD stated it does not tolerate sexual harassment or other misconduct.

Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD) in Yogyakarta has expelled a student, identified by the initials ACR, for alleged sexual harassment during a mandatory community service program (KKN). The university confirmed the expulsion, stating that an internal investigation found ACR guilty of the misconduct. The decision was formalized through a Rector's Decree, stripping ACR of his student status and all associated rights. UAD's Head of Public Relations, Ariadi Nugraha, emphasized the university's zero-tolerance policy towards academic and non-academic violations, including bullying and sexual harassment. The case gained viral attention following an Instagram post by @bemfhuad, alleging that ACR harassed two female students and boasted about his actions. Prior to expulsion, UAD's Institute for Research and Community Service had already sanctioned ACR by prohibiting him from participating in KKN for two periods. The alleged victims have also filed a report with the Sleman Police, who are reportedly conducting an investigation.

Yes, (proven to have committed harassment).

โ€” Ariadi NugrahaUAD Head of Public Relations confirming the student's guilt after internal investigation.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.