A 50-year-old Singaporean man, identified as AH, was arrested on 7 September at his home in Mutiara View, Sekupang, Batam, Indonesia, for allegedly committing sexual acts against his 16-year-old stepdaughter. The arrest followed reports that AH had been raping the girl repeatedly since 2022. During the arrest, police confiscated a sex toy, two mobile phones, and a Singapore passport.
Background
The case came to light after the police received a report from a friend of the victim’s mother. The mother had sought help to escape from her home, alleging that AH was frequently violent towards her. Upon investigation, the victim disclosed that she had been raped multiple times by her stepfather. The friend of the mother then lodged a formal police report.
Carried out the act since 2022
According to Sekupang Head of Criminal Investigation, M. Ridho, AH allegedly raped his stepdaughter approximately 120 times from 2022 until the last incident on 3 September 2024. The frequency and duration of the abuse highlight the severity of the case and the prolonged suffering of the victim.
Investigations ongoing
The case is being investigated under Articles 81 and 82 of the Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 17 of 2016, which pertains to child protection. AH is currently detained as the investigation continues, with authorities working to gather more evidence and testimonies.
Related incidents
This arrest follows another recent case involving a 46-year-old Singaporean man, Mohammad Asri Sapuan, who was detained in Batam on charges of sodomising children. Sapuan allegedly committed these crimes between 16 and 24 September at a house in Nongsa. These incidents underscore the ongoing issue of child sexual abuse and the efforts of local authorities to address and prevent such crimes.
