Raped By A Friend After Looking For A Rental, 16-year-old Girl In Tangerang Doesn't Dare To Go Home

FM (20) suspect in the rape case of minors in Tangerang/ Photo: Banten Police

TANGERANG - Kresek Polresta Tangerang Police arrested a young man with the initials FM (20), a resident of Kemuning Village, Kresek District, Tangerang Regency. FM was arrested on suspicion of raping a 16-year-old girl.

Tangerang Police Chief Kombes Pol Raden Romdhon Natakusuma said the victim was still a student. He said the rape incident took place on Friday, August 5 at the house of the suspect FM.

"The victim was held captive, then given a drink by FM, which was suspected to be intoxicating so that the victim was unconscious. At that time, the suspect launched his action," said Romdhon in a written statement, Thursday, August 11.

Romdhon continued, initially the victim was invited by a female friend to look for a rented house. After that, the two parted ways on the road. Then, continued Romdhon, the victim met the suspect on the street. The victim and suspect knew each other but were not familiar. Romdhon said the suspect was a friend of the victim's male friend.

"The victim was then taken to the suspect's house and brought into the room. The victim refused but was threatened with death by the suspect. The victim was then locked in the room," said Romdhon.

Romdhon still explained, the victim was then forced to drink by the suspect. After the victim was unconscious, the victim was raped. After that, the new victim was released the next day, Saturday, August 6th.

"Meanwhile, on the other hand, the family continues to look for the whereabouts of the victim because he doesn't come home," said Romdhon.

In the midst of searching, the family finally found the victim on the side of the road in Kemuning Village, Kresek District, Tangerang Regency.

"When found, the victim seemed dazed or confused. The family immediately took him home," explained Romdhon.

The next day, Sunday, August 7, the victim's family was questioned by the family. What a surprise when the victim told the truth.

"The family immediately reported the incident to the Kresek Police. Our officers immediately did a post-mortem, after that they chased the suspect," said Romdhon.

The residence of the suspect was known by the police, but at that time the person being sought was not there.

"Monday (8 August), the suspect finally returned to his house. At that time the officers immediately arrested him. To the officers, the suspect admitted his actions. FM was taken to the Kresek Police, "explained Romdhon.

As a result of his actions, the suspect FM was charged with Articles 81 and 82 of the Child Protection Act with a penalty of 15 years in prison.