JAKARTA - The police have uncovered an online prostitution case that caught a Television Film (FTV) artist with the initials HH. The police said HH received tens of millions of money from this proceeds.
This case arose during the COVID-19 pandemic, at a time when the economic sector was hampered. There was a suspicion that HH got into this business because of this problem.
Criminologist from the University of Indonesia Josias Simon said that the allegation could happen. In addition, he also suspected, this business was running because of the high demand for masher men.
"It is possible (the lack of work during the pandemic), but this business is an open secret. Market mechanism is demand, yes, there is supply," Josias told VOI, Tuesday, July 14.
Not to mention, the nominal earned from this business is quite large. He said, this opinion could fulfill the artist's lifestyle because of the lack of work in this pandemic.
"Meeting the needs and luxurious lifestyle (demands of public figures)," said Josias.
On the other hand, the demand from this masher will continue to exist because it is a matter of entertainment and pride in being able to spend time with artists.
"(The reason is) yes entertainment and some pride," said Josias.
Previously, HH was arrested by the police in a naked condition with a man who was still wearing clothes. The two were caught in a hotel room in Medan, Sunday, July 12. They are suspected of being involved in an online prostitution network.
From the results of the examination, HH was involved in an online prostitution network marketed by a pimp.
North Sumatra Police Chief Inspector General Martuani Sormin said investigators would only determine HH's status as a witness or suspect after conducting a case title.
"Later we will wait for the title of the case from the Medan Police. Because this is before it was held, we have not dared to determine steps to investigate," said Martuani.
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