1 hour ago
10
April 22, 2025 | 03:18 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A dentist enrolled in the Specialist Doctor Education Program (PPDS) at the University of Indonesia, Muhammad Azwindar Eka Satria, has been named a suspect for allegedly spying on and filming his boarding house neighbor while she was bathing. The footage was reportedly intended for his private use.
"The suspect's statement (video recording) was for personal consumption only, not for sale or distribution to others," said Chief of the Central Jakarta Police Criminal Investigation Unit, Commissioner Muhammad Firdaus, during a press conference on Monday, April 21, 2025.
Based on his confession, this was the first time the suspect committed such an act, claiming it was spontaneous and done for amusement.
"The suspect did it for fun after hearing the victim bathing," Firdaus said, elaborating on the motive.
Firdaus explained that the suspect was initially drawn by the sound of the victim in the bathroom. Out of curiosity, he climbed onto the ceiling to spy on her.
Carrying his phone, the PPDS dental student recorded the victim just as she finished bathing.
"The suspect playfully took the phone, climbed into the victim's bathroom, and recorded the victim," Firdaus stated.
The victim quickly noticed the camera and took action.
"The victim noticed the camera (recording), then immediately contacted her friends and brought the suspect to the Central Jakarta Police Resort," he added.
Despite living in the same boarding house in Cempaka Putih, Central Jakarta, the suspect claimed he did not know the victim personally and had never interacted with her.
Police have questioned four witnesses and consulted a criminal law expert as part of their investigation. Azwindar has been in custody since Thursday, April 17, 2025, and is being charged under Article 29 (1) and Article 35 (9) of Law No. 44 of 2008 on Pornography. He faces up to 12 years in prison.
Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is experiencing or has experienced or witnessed sexual assault, harassment, and/or gender-based violence, please contact the nearest authorities and organizations. If you’re in Indonesia, you can call Pulih Foundation at (021) 78842580, Komnas Perempuan at (021) 80605399, or the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection’s SAPA Service 129 at 08111 129 129. For immediate dangers, call the police at Call Center 110.
Editor's Choice: Garut Police Name Obstetrician Accused of Harassing Patient as Suspect
Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News
Police Disperse Protest Camp Against TNI Law Before Parliament Building for Third TIme
16 jam lalu
The camp protest, which had been ongoing since April 7, was disbanded by police while the participants were discussing the Criminal Procedure Code.
Police Nab COD-Based Drug Syndicate Supplying Minors, Confiscate 43,000 Pills
19 jam lalu
The suspects of drug seller operated mainly through grocery stores and have now begun offering cash-on-delivery (COD) services.
Police Examine Free Nutritious Meal Program's Kitchen Partner Over Unpaid Fees Report
1 hari lalu
The owner filed the police report, claiming she hadn't received any payment since the Free Nutritious Meal kitchen began operating in February 2025.
154 Police Officers Mobilized to Secure Easter Festivities at Jakarta Cathedral
1 hari lalu
Police's bomb squad also sterilized the church area to ensure safety on Easter celebration this Sunday.
Bekasi Resident Dies in Cambodia, Family Alleges Torture
4 hari lalu
Ikhwan Sahab, a resident of Babelan, Bekasi Regency, West Java, was reported to have died in Cambodia.
Counterfeit Money Cases Reported Across Multiple Regions in Indonesia
4 hari lalu
A cross-regional counterfeit money syndicate has come to light following an investigation by the Tanah Abang Police Sector.
A Dirty Broom to Hunt Corruptors
5 hari lalu
The government establishes the National Police Corruption Eradication Corps. Is it a place for sharing positions and a tool to legitimize power?
Bekasi Police Arrest Student for Growing Marijuana at Home
5 hari lalu
The police have arrested the student based on public reports. Six pots of marijuana plants were found.
Trump's Tariffs Pose New Challenge, Says Indonesian Police Chief
6 hari lalu
Indonesian National Police Chief General Police Listyo Sigit Prabowo considers Trump's tariffs a common challenge.
TNI Refutes TPNPB-OPM's Allegation of Using Children in Espionage
6 hari lalu
TNI denies that the allegations are baseless and are propaganda by TPNPB-OPM to garner public sympathy.
