Woman From Lumajang Arrested In Bali For Pimping Online Prostitution

TABANAN - The woman with the initials KH (28) from Lumajang, East Java was arrested by the Tabanan Resort Police team, Bali. KH became a pimp of online prostitution.

"This case was successfully revealed starting with information from the public about the existence of a boarding house in Tabanan, Bali, which is often visited by men who do not stay overnight," said Tabanan Police Chief AKBP Ranefli Dian Candra, Thursday, October 28.

Based on the report, the police conducted an investigation on Sunday, October 17, at the boarding house. From the location, the police arrested 3 women and immediately questioned them.

The three are KH, SA and F. The perpetrators of KH are known to employ SA and F as prostitutes.

"From the results of the identity check, it was found that one of the people employed by KH with the initials F turned out to be a minor. Furthermore, the three people and the evidence were immediately taken to the Tabanan Police Station for investigation," explained AKBP Ranefli.

The perpetrator KH charges Rp. 250 thousand to Rp. 500 thousand for a date with the prostitutes he employs. This sex service was 'advertised' by KH through social media.

"For this act, KH was charged with Article 88 Number 35 of 2014 concerning amendments to Law Number 23 of 2002 with a threat of 10 years in prison," said AKBP Ranefli.