Jailed teacher convicted of sexual abuse secretly released early in Indonesia, BBC finds
Summary
An Indonesian teacher convicted of sexually abusing a student has been secretly released from prison early. The teacher worked at an Islamic boarding school and has faced multiple abuse allegations, with reports showing efforts to hide the crimes and stop investigations.Key Facts
- Moch Subchi Azal Tsani, known as Bechi, was convicted of sexually assaulting a student at an Islamic boarding school in East Java, Indonesia.
- Bechi was sentenced to seven years in prison in 2022 but was released early in August 2025.
- His early release happened despite a recommended sentence length of up to 16 years for rape, though he was only convicted of a lesser charge, sexual assault.
- The school’s operating license was withdrawn, but then-President Joko Widodo allowed the school to stay open, saying the issue was with the individual, not the institution.
- The National Commission on Violence against Women says sexual violence in Islamic boarding schools is a serious problem, with religious leaders protecting schools from scrutiny and victims from speaking out.
- Some victims who reported abuse faced intimidation and pressure to take back their statements.
- BBC reporters secretly filmed Bechi after his early release, showing him attending events and smiling.
- One victim, Ira Puspitasari, spoke publicly for the first time about being abused, kidnapped, and tortured by Bechi over four years.
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