9 Therapists At Temesis Massage Institution Proven To Be CSWs, Will Be Fostered In Social Institutions For A Year

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JAKARTA - Deputy Mayor of North Jakarta Ali Maulana Hakim confirmed that the 9 therapists arrested in the raid on the Temesis massage parlor in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta were commercial sex workers (PSK).

"Specifically for the 9 therapists, we have carried out a process through the North Jakarta Sub-dept. Of Social Affairs. We have checked that these 9 people have proven to be sex workers," Ali told reporters, Tuesday, September 22.

They will be coached at the Kedoya social institution. However, before coaching they first undergo a rapid test to make sure they do not contract COVID-19.

"A rapid test has been carried out because we will immediately take it to the Kedoya home specifically for women. It is likely that they will undergo coaching for 6 months to 1 year," he said.

Previously it was reported that the police raided the massage parlor plus-plus Temesis located in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, on Monday, September 21. In the raid, 21 people were arrested, 3 of whom were named suspects.

"3 people have been named as suspects, namely DD's brother as supervisor, TI's sister as cashier, and brother AF as cashier," said Deputy Head of North Jakarta Metro Police, AKBP Aries Andhi.

Meanwhile, the other 18 people were still witnesses. They are the therapists and workers of the massage parlor.

"9 of them are actors or therapists at the place of business. There are 9 more people who are assistants or who carry out operational assistance at the place," he said.