Youth In Bali 5 Times Raped Dating After 14 Years In Public Toilet

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Jembrana Police, Bali, arrested a man with the initials AGD (19) who raped a 14-year-old child.

Jembrana Police Chief AKBP Endang Tri Purwanto said that the perpetrator was suspected of raping the victim five times in public toilets in Mendoyo District, Jembrana.

"The suspect is the victim's girlfriend. The suspect's mode is by persuasion and is ready to take responsibility if the victim is pregnant," said AKBP Endang, Tuesday, November 5.

The suspect first raped the victim in February 2024. The rape was repeated until the last on November 1.

"Residents caught the victim's suspect both in the bathroom and reported the incident to Bhabinkamtibmas," he added.

Furthermore, the victim's parents who knew about the incident immediately reported it to the Jembrana Police. The suspect was arrested on Friday (1/11) and immediately arrested.

"Parents and families are expected to always look after, accompany, and provide a good understanding to children about the dangers that may occur and how to protect themselves. Take time to communicate with children so that they feel safe and do not hesitate to report suspicious things," said AKBP Endang.

The suspect was charged with Article 81 paragraph (2) of Law Number 17 of 2016 concerning Child Protection in conjunction with Article 64 paragraph (1) of the Criminal Code.