Police Name Biological Mother and Online Taxi Driver as Suspects in Sexual Abuse Case of Two Children in Sidoarjo

Previously, JR and MT were detained by residents in Taman District on Tuesday (19/5) before being handed over to the police for further processing.

"Officers received information from residents that suspects JR and MT had been detained by residents and then handed over to the Women and Children Protection Unit at Sidoarjo City Police for further investigation," she added.

Police seize evidence

In this case, police confiscated several pieces of evidence, including one white Toyota Calya with license plate W 1309 YZ, one mobile phone, and clothing related to the case.

The two suspects face charges under Article 81 paragraph (2) of Law Number 17 of 2016 on Child Protection and/or Articles 473 paragraph (4), Article 415 letter b, and Article 127 of Law Number 1 of 2023 on the Criminal Code.

"The suspects face a minimum prison sentence of five years and up to 15 years," Rohmawati asserted.

Meanwhile, the victim L has been returned to her family. Police, together with relevant parties, are providing support to both victims during the recovery process.

"We are continuing to investigate this case, including the possibility of other related incidents involving the two victims," she concluded.