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Teacher who sexually abused pupil back in Indonesia jail after BBC revealed secret release

Teacher who sexually abused pupil back in Indonesia jail after BBC revealed secret release

Summary

A teacher in Indonesia who was convicted of sexually abusing a student was secretly released early from prison but has now been returned to jail after a BBC investigation. The early release caused public anger and led the government to review its parole system and impose sanctions on those responsible.

Key Facts

  • Mochamad Subchi Azal Tsani, known as Bechi, was sentenced to seven years in prison in 2022 for sexually assaulting a female student.
  • He worked at his father's Islamic boarding school in East Java.
  • Bechi was secretly released on parole in August 2025 after serving less than half his sentence.
  • The victim was not informed of his release, even though she had a legal right to know.
  • The BBC’s investigation caused public outrage and calls for a review, which found errors in the parole process.
  • Bechi’s parole was revoked, and he was sent back to prison.
  • Officials who approved the early release will face sanctions.
  • The case has raised concerns about sexual abuse in religious schools and reluctance to investigate influential figures.
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