A Man Molested His 12-year-old Neighbor In South Lampung Arrested

Perpetrators of sexual abuse of minors who were arrested by personnel from the Natar Police. (ANTARA/HO/Humas Polres South Lampung)

The Natar Police in South Lampung (Lamsel) arrested a man with the initials H (48), a perpetrator of sexual abuse of a 12-year-old girl.

The Head of the Natar Police, Kompol Hendra Saputra, explained that the incident occurred on Sunday, October 20, at around 11.00 WIB.

"At that time, the perpetrator visited the house of his relative in Natar District, who was next door to the victim's house. Knowing that the victim's house was quiet, the perpetrator entered and committed indecent acts," he said in South Lampung, Wednesday, October 23, which was confiscated by Antara.

According to him, the victim, who was surprised, rebelled and tried to get out of the house on the grounds of buying snacks to avoid the perpetrator who had his address at Rajabasa Jaya Village, Bandarlampung.

The victim then reported the incident to the witness and his family.

Receiving this report, the Criminal Investigation Team of the Natar Police moved quickly to investigate and arrest the perpetrators.

"The perpetrator was arrested at his home at night at 20.00 WIB, without a fight," he said.

The police also secured several pieces of evidence, including the victim's clothes and Rp10 thousand in cash given by the perpetrator. The perpetrator admitted his actions when questioned.

"Currently, the perpetrator is undergoing further legal proceedings and will be subject to articles in accordance with the criminal acts committed. The Natar Police Chief appealed to the public to increase supervision of children and immediately report similar incidents so that they can be followed up quickly and accurately," he said.