West Jakarta PSI DPD Chairman Resigns In The Aftermath Of A Case Of Harassment

Illustration - Sexual harassment of women. BETWEEN/Handout/aa.

JAKARTA - Chairman of the West Jakarta Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) DPD Anthony Norman Lianto resigned in the aftermath of a case of alleged sexual harassment of residents.

"The alleged perpetrator has resigned from his position as Chairman of the DPD since Tuesday, March 26, 2024," said Chairman of the DKI Jakarta PSI Regional Leadership Council (DPW) Elva Farhi Qolbina as quoted by ANTARA, Wednesday, March 27.

Elva firmly stated his position regarding the alleged sexual violence case involving the former chairman of the West Jakarta PSI DPD.

Since being reported in connection with the case, the Jakarta PSI DPW has taken the necessary steps in accordance with the party's internal procedures.

"We want to emphasize that our party does not tolerate acts of sexual violence in any form and against anyone," he said.

His party also supports the ongoing legal process to ensure justice for all parties involved, including providing full support to the authorities in conducting fair investigations and law enforcement.

DPW PSI DKI Jakarta expressed sympathy and solidarity with the victims in this case and appreciated the courage of the victims to report and reveal the victim's experience.

PSI is committed to supporting victims in the recovery process and supporting efforts to prevent cases of sexual violence in the future.

"We appeal to all members of PSI Jakarta to maintain the integrity and credibility of the party by committed to high ethical and moral values in all actions and decisions taken," he said.

PSI apologizes and will continue to strive to be a positive force and bring good changes to society, by making learning from each experience the basis for growing and doing better.

A woman with the initials W (29) admitted to being a victim of sexual harassment by the Chairman of the West Jakarta PSI Regional Leadership Council (DPD).

The problem went viral on social media after the @B35TIE account uploaded the victim's confession in the form of a podcast video hosted by a woman named Tie Saranani on Monday (25/3).