Ponpes Tebo Jambi Nanny Suspect of Molesting Santriwati Arrested by Police

Tebo Police Chief AKBP Triyanto (left) while showing evidence of the alleged molestation case of a boarding school nanny at the Tebo Police, Monday (8/6/2026). ANTARA/HO-Humas Polres Tebo

Tebo - Tebo Police, Jambi Police have arrested a man with the initials AF (37) who is a caretaker of a pesantren (ponpes) in the Tebo Tengah Ilir District, for allegedly committing acts of sexual abuse against a number of female students in the area.

"The perpetrator took advantage of his position and influence as a caregiver and educator at the boarding school to convince the victim," said Tebo Police Chief AKBP Triyanto as reported by ANTARA, Monday, June 8.

The Police Chief explained that the case was revealed after the Central Ilir Police received a report from the community on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at around 20.00 WIB regarding the alleged crime of sexual intercourse and sexual abuse of children in the environment of the boarding school.

Following up on this information, the Tebo Police together with the Central Ilir Police immediately conducted an investigation and managed to secure the alleged perpetrator with the initials AF.

From the initial examination, the police found that AF allegedly had committed sexual intercourse and sexual assault against a number of his students in the period from the beginning of 2024 to June 3, 2026.

In carrying out his actions, the suspect is suspected of using a manipulative modus by claiming to be able to treat the past trauma experienced by the victim.

To the victims, AF said the healing process was carried out through a "ritual" that led to sexual intercourse and sexual assault.

Currently, the police have listed at least seven female victims with ages ranging from 16 to 19 years old. In addition, a number of witnesses have also been questioned to strengthen the investigation process.

In the disclosure of this case, the police also secured a number of evidence, including the results of the visum et repertum and several clothes belonging to the victim related to the crime.

For his actions, the suspect was charged with Article 473 paragraph (2) letter b and Article 415 letter b of Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code regarding sexual intercourse and obscene acts against children.

For his actions, the suspect is threatened with a maximum sentence of 12 years in prison and a fine of up to Rp5 billion.

"We handle this case professionally and provide protection for the victims during the legal process," he concluded.