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Disabled Man Accused of Sexual Abuse Sent to Prison for First Time; Faces Up to 12 Years
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In a significant development in the sexual abuse case, a man identified as Agus, who is a person with disabilities (PwD), has been taken into custody for the first time. Agus, who has been accused of sexual abuse, was sent to the Class II A Prison in Lombok Barat, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.
The decision to move Agus from house arrest to prison custody was made by the Mataram District Court on Wednesday, September 1. The court cited the seriousness of the charges and the number of victims involved in the case.
Agus, who is known to be dependent on his mother since birth, reportedly resisted his arrest, screaming and threatening self-harm. However, his lawyer, Kurniadi, attributed this behavior to psychological distress.
This is the first time Agus has been taken into custody. Previously, he was under house arrest due to his status as a PwD. However, the prosecution argued that the severity of the charges and the number of victims involved necessitated his transfer to prison.
The prosecution also rejected Agus’ request to continue his detention at home, stating that they would ensure Agus’ rights as a PwD are protected during his imprisonment.
If found guilty, Agus could face up to 12 years in prison, according to the Indonesian Criminal Code (KUHP) article 6 paragraph A and/or C, in conjunction with article 15 paragraph (1) letter E.
