Police Detain COO Miss Universe Indonesia In Case Of Alleged Harassment

Polda Metro Jaya building in the Senayan area, Central Jakarta. (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Miss Universe Indonesia's Chief Operating Officer (COO), Andaria Sarah Dewia alias Sarah, has been named a suspect in the alleged sexual harassment case at the beauty event. Sarah was immediately detained. "He was detained at the Polda Metro Jaya detention center as of October 13, 2023," said Head of Public Relations of Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko in his statement, Friday, October 13. The detention was carried out after Sarah underwent an examination as a suspect, Thursday, October 12. The reason for his detention was because he was feared to run away. "The reason for the detention has been made to prevent suspects from leaving the country because they have lived in China for a long time and "To facilitate investigations," he said.

Sarah officially became a suspect on October 4. The determination of the suspect's status is based on the results of the case title. In this case, Sarah's role was to order the beauty event participants to take off their clothes. Then immortalized in the form of a photo. "Today's case has been determined by 1 ASD suspect alias S," said Director of General Criminal Investigation of Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Hengki Haryadi. The determination of the suspect against ASD alias S is based on strong evidence. Where, investigators have collected statements from 28 witnesses and experts. "“ Consisting of 8 victims, 13 witnesses, 3 reported and 4 expert witnesses," said Hengki.