BENGKULUTERKINI.ID – A man with the initial T (65), known as a ‘sorcerer’ or orang pintar (traditional healer) in Maje District, Kaur Regency, has been arrested by police on suspicion of molesting an underage girl identified as Bunga (17). The perpetrator carried out his vile acts under the guise of traditional treatment (healing). The suspect is now detained at the Kaur Police Station. This arrest underscores the authorities’ unwavering commitment to protecting vulnerable minors from sexual predators.
IPDA Jelpimon, S.H., M.K.M., Head of the Women and Children Protection Unit (PPA) at the Kaur Police, confirmed the arrest when interviewed on Monday, November 3, 2025.
“We are handling this case professionally and in accordance with legal procedures. Because the victim is a minor, the handling is being carried out with great caution and in coordination with the PPA Unit and legal counsel for children,” said Jelpimon, representing Kaur Police Chief AKBP Yuriko Fernanda.
The Unit Head explained that the case was revealed based on a Police Report filed on October 21, 2025. “Based on the investigation results, the indecent acts were allegedly committed by the perpetrator between September 25 and October 21, 2025, in two locations, namely Tanjung Baru Village, Maje District, and Kasuk Baru Village, Tetap District,” he elaborated.
