Soon There Will Be A Suspect In The Case Of Alleged Harassment Of The Miss Universe Indonesia Event

Direskrimum Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Hengki Haryadi. (Rizky A-VOI)

JAKARTA - The alleged sexual harassment case by the Miss Universe Indonesia 2023 event committee continues to be investigated. The latest development, Polda Metro Jaya will determine the suspect in the near future.

"Yes, maybe in the not too distant future, we will determine several suspects for the Miss Universe (case)," said Director of General Criminal Investigation of the Metro Jaya Police, Kombes Hengki Haryadi, to reporters, Friday, September 29.

However, before determining the suspect, investigators will first examine several witnesses. The plan is to do it next week.

Then, the witness statements that have been pocketed will be combined with digital forensic results. Next, carry out a case title for the determination of the suspect.

"We schedule next week to call several witnesses, and we will combine them with digital forensic results," said Hengki.

The alleged harassment case at the Miss Universe Indonesia 2023 event occurred on August 1. Meanwhile, the event was held by PT CSK as the Event Organizer (EO).

In the development of the handling process, the police have raised the case to the investigation stage. The basis for the investigation is LP/B/4598/VII/2023 SPKT POLDA METRO JAYA.

Where, the reported party who is the organizer is suspected of violating Article 4, 5, 6, 14, 15 of Law Number 12 of 2022 concerning the Crime of Sexual Violence.