Inp.polri.go.id - Sidoarjo. The East Java Regional Police has officially named a foreigner, identified by the initials FD (57) as a suspect in an alleged human trafficking and worker exploitation case involving 19 victims, including a minor, at a restaurant in Sidoarjo Regency.

East Java Police Head of Public Relations Senior Superintendent Jules Abraham Abast confirmed the law enforcement action in Surabaya, saying that the foreigner,who holds a Limited Stay Permit Card (KITAS) as an investor, was named a suspect following an in-depth investigation by the Directorate of Women and Children Protection and Anti-Human Trafficking Investigation.

"East Java Police are committed to taking firm action against every form of human trafficking and exploitation that harms the public. We conduct law enforcement professionally and in accordance with applicable regulations, while maintaining the protection of victims as our utmost priority," he said on Wednesday (11/10/2026)..

Director of Women and Children Protection and Anti-Human Trafficking Investigation Senior Superintendent Ganis Setyaningrum revealed that the exploitation took place from May to October 2026. Suspect FD recruited workers via social media and subjected them to excessive labor burdens for monthly wages ranging from only Rp 1.3 million to Rp 1.5 million. Furthermore, the suspect threatened workers with fines between Rp 5 million and Rp 15 million if they attempted to resign before completing three months of employment.

Investigators are also probing allegations of sexual violence involving two male victims while ensuring strict identity protection and psychological support. Police confiscated evidence including mobile phones, clothing, birth certificates, and employment contracts.

The suspect faces criminal charges under human trafficking, child protection, and labor laws, according to antaranews.com.