Man in Bekasi Uses Father's Online Taxi Gear While Abusing 8-Year-Old Girl

BEKASI, KOMPAS.com - A man identified by the initials DA, dressed in online motorcycle taxi (ojol) attire, is suspected of sexually abusing an 8-year-old girl in Jatimulya, Tambun Selatan District, Bekasi Regency, on Friday (9/11/2026).

However, the police confirmed that DA is not an ojol driver.

"The perpetrator used his parent’s account to accept orders, as well as his parent’s vehicle and jacket," explained AKBP Jerico Lavian Chandra, Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit at Bekasi Metro Police, in an official statement on Friday (9/18/2026).

Based on investigations and CCTV footage, the area around the incident location was relatively quiet at the time of the crime.

This was because the incident occurred during Friday prayers.

At that time, DA was delivering an ojol order.

"So the perpetrator had the opportunity to commit the act," he added.

DA initially approached the victim who was playing with a friend near her family’s home.

He then led the victim into a narrow alley, where DA is alleged to have sexually abused her.

"The victim resisted, and the friend who witnessed the incident shouted for help, causing DA to flee the scene," Jerico said.

From preliminary questioning, DA admitted to having committed the act only once.

The perpetrator admitted acting on his sexual urges after frequently watching pornographic videos on his phone.

"According to the perpetrator’s own confession, he saw the child and felt attracted, which led him to attempt the abuse," said Jerico.

For information, DA was arrested after the Women and Children Protection Unit (PPA) of the Bekasi Metro Police conducted a series of investigations following a report from the victim’s parents on Saturday (9/12/2026).

The investigation included examining the victim and witnesses, checking the scene of the crime, and reviewing nearby CCTV footage.

From these efforts, the police were able to identify DA and later learned that he had fled to Slawi in Central Java.

Subsequently, the suspect was brought to Bekasi Metro Police headquarters for further questioning and processing.

During the handling of the case, investigators also seized several pieces of evidence.

Additionally, the police are coordinating to provide psychological and social support for the victim.