inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Indonesian National Police (INP) Criminal Investigation Agency is investigating a report of alleged sexual violence allegedly committed by a former head coach of the National Training Center rock climbing against several female athletes.
The Director of Protection of Women and Children and the Eradication of Human Trafficking Directorate(Dittipid PPA-PPO), Brigadier General Nurul Azizah, stated that the report relates to alleged abuse of authority by the coach against his athletes.
She explained that the reported incidents allegedly occurred between 2021 and 2025, primarily at the Bekasi Athlete Dormitory located at Harapan Indah Boulevard No. 10–12, Medan Satria, North Bekasi, and in several countries while athletes were participating in international competitions.
The report was filed by the complainant, identified as SD, who is the authorized representative of the victims at the National Training Center (Pelatnas). Meanwhile, the accused, identified as HB, is known to be the Head Coach of the rock climbing head coach and has since been dismissed by the Indonesian Rock Climbing Federation (FPTI).
Nurul explained that her party has taken several initial investigative steps.
"On March 6, 2026, investigators conducted a clarification process with the complainant, SD, and one of the athletes, identified as PJ. Furthermore, investigators accompanied the victims to undergo a post-mortem examination at the Kramat Jati Police Hospital," she explained.
Then, on March 9, 2026, investigators again questioned four other athletes, identified as RS, PL, KA, NA, and AV. Requests for post-mortem examinations and psychiatric examinations were also issued to these athletes at the Kramat Jati Police Hospital.
Investigators are currently continuing their investigation by conducting post-mortem examinations on the victims, conducting psychiatric examinations, inspecting the crime scene, and interviewing witnesses and the accused.
"Investigators will also gather other evidence to clarify the reported incident," he added.
In this case, the accused is suspected of violating Article 6 letters B and C of Law Number 12 of 2022 concerning Criminal Acts of Sexual Violence in conjunction with Article 15 of the same law.
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