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

SIDOARJO, KOMPAS.com - Police have named JR (59), an online motorcycle taxi driver, and MT (41), the biological mother of AU (15), as suspects in a case involving the alleged sexual abuse of AU and her cousin, L (15), in Sidoarjo Regency, East Java.

Rohmawati Lailah, Head of the Women and Children Protection Unit at Sidoarjo City Police, stated that JR is suspected of sexually abusing AU since 2022, when the victim was still in sixth grade, until May 4, 2026.

"Suspect JR financially supported MT's living expenses on condition that she complied with all his demands, leading to MT's daughter being forced to obey JR," Rohmawati said on Saturday (19/9/2026).

Rohmawati added that JR and MT have had a relationship since 2021. JR, who is married, reportedly often gave money to MT to cover daily needs.

It is suspected that this relationship was the initial factor in the sexual abuse of AU. The incidents reportedly took place at several locations in Sidoarjo.

"The sexual acts occurred in multiple locations, including a lodging in Waru District, a boarding house in Gilang Village, Taman District, and inside JR's Toyota Calya vehicle," she explained.

The biological mother involved in the abuse her child experienced

On several occasions, JR allegedly gave AU money ranging from Rp 20,000 to Rp 50,000, took her on rides, and bought her food.

Rohmawati said MT was also involved in one of the incidents that AU experienced.

"The case began when MT started a relationship with JR. Subsequently, MT brought her daughter to have relations with JR, even including a threesome. MT also invited her niece to be sexually abused by JR," Rohmawati revealed.

Besides AU, police discovered another victim, L (15), who is AU's cousin. JR is suspected of sexually abusing L around 2024.

"In addition to AU, suspect JR also sexually abused L, AU's cousin. This incident happened around 2024," she stated.

According to Rohmawati, the incident involving L occurred when JR invited AU, L, and MT to travel by car. During the trip, JR directed the vehicle to a quiet roadside area in Taman District.

JR then asked MT and AU to get out of the car. After that, JR allegedly sexually abused L inside the Toyota Calya vehicle.

The case came to light after one of the victims told family members about the abuse. The victim was said to have felt ashamed and stressed.

"The victim reportedly felt shame and stress after photos of her with JR were seen by several of her peers," Rohmawati explained.

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.