KDM Picks Up 12 Residents Victims of Alleged TPPO in Maumere, NTT

Viralterkini.id, NTT — Dedi Mulyadi, Governor of West Java who is familiarly called KDM, picked up 12 residents of West Java Province in Maumere, Sikka Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). They are suspected of being victims of criminal acts of human trafficking (TPPO) while working at a local nightclub.

KDM came to Maumere on Monday (23/2/2026) to immediately confirm the condition of the residents. He wants to make sure they are healthy, safe and well before being sent back to West Java.

Condition and Repatriation of Victims

KDM explained that the victims worked as song guides (LC) at entertainment venues in Maumere. He stated that even though they would return to West Java, the legal process regarding the alleged TIP would still continue.

The victims have stated that they are willing to take part in all legal stages, including investigations, investigations, and if asked to become witnesses in court.

KDM ensures that the West Java Provincial Government will provide legal assistance to the victims until the legal process is complete.

He added that after being returned to West Java, the victims could return to Maumere if needed to handle their cases.

Reasons and Concerns of Victims

According to KDM, the residents who were sent home experienced several problems while working at the location. First, they do not get clarity regarding work wages, because there is no certainty about the amount they receive.

Second, they also experience violent treatment while working, which adds to concerns about their working conditions there.

He hopes that this alleged TIP case can be processed fairly and transparently by law enforcement officials. KDM also expressed confidence in the police and prosecutor’s office that the legal process would run well.

Legal Process Still Ongoing

Even though the victims have been repatriated, handling of suspected TIP is still ongoing in the local jurisdiction. The legal process includes investigations and investigations, as well as waiting for the latest developments regarding who the parties are suspected of being involved in the case.

In several other reports before this, the number of victims initially mentioned reached 13 people, and they had been secured and accommodated by local volunteers before being picked up. However, when KDM was picked up, the number of people sent home was 12 West Java residents.

Other Regional Government Support

This case also received attention from the local government at the location of the incident, as well as humanitarian activists who were involved in the initial rescue process of the victims.

Volunteers and local government have monitored the condition of the victims since the initial complaint and are working with local law enforcement officials to respond to victims’ reports.

Hope for Justice and Victim ProtectionN

KDM reminded that cases like this are not only about repatriating residents from afar, but also enforcing the law as fairly as possible against the practice of human trafficking.

He hopes that the handling will be serious and not just be a closed case, but will be a lesson about the importance of protecting the rights of workers and citizens when working outside their home area.

TIP cases are one form of human exploitation that has received widespread public attention and continues to be monitored by law enforcement agencies and humanitarian organizations. (**)