Universitas Indonesia (UI) has taken decisive action, officially suspending 16 students from its Faculty of Law (FH UI) who were implicated in a sexual harassment case through an online group chat. These students are strictly prohibited from setting foot on campus premises or participating in any academic activities, with the suspension period effective from April 15 to May 30, 2026.
This decision serves as a firm response to the alleged actions of the perpetrators, who reportedly harassed dozens of female students and lecturers through an online chat group. Throughout the suspension period, the 16 students are barred from attending lectures, receiving academic guidance, or engaging in any student organization activities.
Erwin Agustian Pangaribuan, UI’s Director of Public Relations, Media, Government, and International Affairs, emphasized that this measure is an integral part of the university’s commitment. It aims to ensure an objective examination of the case, protect all involved parties, and foster a conducive academic environment. Furthermore, the university has imposed significant restrictions on the suspected perpetrators’ involvement in student organizations. They are only permitted to enter the campus for urgent and unavoidable matters, such as examinations conducted by the Sexual Violence Prevention and Handling Task Force (Satgas PPKS) or other specific necessities, and always under strict university supervision.
UI clarified that this deactivation is an administrative procedure, not a final verdict. The university firmly upholds the principle of presumption of innocence, fairness, and the protection of every individual’s rights. In addressing this sensitive case, which involves numerous victims ranging from female students to lecturers, UI has adopted a victim-centered approach. The university ensures comprehensive psychological counseling, robust legal assistance, and continuous academic support for all those affected. To safeguard the security and comfort of all parties, UI guarantees the strict confidentiality of identities throughout the investigation, thereby preventing broader negative social impacts for both victims and witnesses. The university also urged all parties not to disseminate unverified information or engage in speculation that could potentially disrupt the delicate handling process.
Following the deactivation of the 16 students, UI is actively coordinating with the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection (Kementerian PPPA). This collaboration aims to strengthen synergy in handling such cases and will extend to other relevant ministries to formulate concrete, actionable steps for broader implementation across other higher education institutions. The entire process of handling this case is being conducted in strict adherence to the Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Regulation Number 55 of 2024 and the Universitas Indonesia Rector Regulation Number 37 of 2025 concerning the Prevention and Handling of Violence within the Universitas Indonesia Environment.
Confession of One Perpetrator
The case reportedly originated from screenshots of WhatsApp and LINE group chats, which contained explicit narratives of sexual harassment targeting female students and lecturers. These screenshots widely circulated on the social media platform X on Monday, April 13, 2026. A total of 16 students have since confessed to their involvement and have been officially identified as perpetrators by the campus authorities. These 16 students were brought before an open court session, held from Monday evening, April 13, 2026, until early Tuesday morning, to demand accountability from them to the victims.
Amidst the significant public uproar surrounding the case, the individual Munif Taufik suddenly became a focal point of public attention. Munif Taufik’s name was included in the list of 16 individuals publicly identified as perpetrators of verbal harassment. Appearing at the session, Munif was observed wearing a black sweater over a polo shirt, paired with trousers of a similar color. In his statement, Munif provided an explanation for his continued presence in the group despite its inappropriate content. He claimed his initial involvement in the group was for technical reasons, specifically related to financial matters. Munif elaborated that the group was initially formed for coordinating joint payments, and he felt unable to simply leave because he still had outstanding financial obligations.
“The group was created as a means of coordinating shared payments, and I still owed money within that group, which is why I couldn’t suddenly leave without specific clarification,” Munif stated, as reported by the Tiktok account @odiyeay_. He further added that he had indeed attempted to distance himself from the group on multiple occasions prior to this incident. “Indeed, several times I had tried to do (leave the group),” he continued. Beyond clarifying his position, Munif openly admitted to his past harassing remarks, expressing profound regret and vowing to fundamentally reform his behavior. “I have committed to demonstrating my resolution for the words and statements I previously made, and I promise not to repeat them,” affirmed the student from the 2023 batch. Concluding his statement, Munif extended his sincerest apologies to the victims and all parties harmed by the incident, also expressing his full readiness to comply with the ongoing ethical procedures at the university. “Therefore, I offer my sincerest and deepest apologies; I truly regret it and am committed to continuing with the other processes,” he concluded.
How the Case Unfolded After Perpetrators Apologized in Group
As reported by Kompas.com on Tuesday, the alleged sexual harassment case involving FH UI students initially came to light through a batch group chat. Several perpetrators abruptly issued apologies in this group chat without providing any clear context on Saturday, April 11, 2026, extending into the early hours of Sunday, April 12, 2026. Hours later, posts detailing the background of these apologies, notably accompanied by screenshots of LINE and WhatsApp group conversations containing the perpetrators’ sexual harassment, began to circulate widely on social media and quickly went viral.
Anandaku Dimas Rumi Chattaristo, Chairman of the FH UI Student Executive Board (BEM), explained, “The perpetrators sent messages that were jokes and also, I apologize, degrading to the dignity of their friends at FH. Most of the messages were demeaning, with strong sexual undertones.” Based on BEM FH UI’s subsequent investigation, both social media groups involved a total of 16 members. Dimas, however, could not confirm whether these groups contained photos of sexual violence, as only snippets of the chats were circulating at the time. He added, “After further investigation, we will have more clarity regarding how they perpetrated the sexual violence.” Dimas also confirmed that the sixteen perpetrators were actively involved in various campus student organizations and committees.
Names of the 16 Involved Students
According to a post from the Instagram account @blsfhui, the following are the abbreviated names of the perpetrators:
- Irfan Khalis
- Nadhil Zahran
- Priya Danuputranto Priambodo
- Dipatya Saka Wisesa
- Mohammad Deyca Putratama
- Simon Patrick Pangaribuan
- Keona Ezra Pangestu
- Munif Taufik
- Muhammad Ahsan Raikel Pharrel
- Muhammad Kevin Ardiansyah
- Reyhan Fayyaz Rizal
- Muhammad Nasywan
- Rafi Muhammad
- Anargya Hay Fausta Gitaya
- Rifat Bayuadji Susilo
- Valenza Harisman
These 16 students from the Faculty of Law, Universitas Indonesia (FH UI), have been formally dishonorably dismissed from campus. This severe sanction is stipulated in Decree Number 007/SK/BPMFHUI/IV/2026, representing an initial, decisive response at the student organization level. The mass revocation of their membership status follows their alleged involvement in egregious acts of sexual violence. Through an official announcement dated April 12, 2026, the BLS FH UI management stated that this decisive step was taken only after a thorough and profound formal review process. Of the 16 names released, two were identified as active members, while the remaining 14 held passive member status. “This decision concludes that the actions of the individuals involved have flagrantly violated the organization’s core values and internal policies, particularly those directly related to dignity, safety, and honor,” read the official statement from BLS FH UI, as quoted by Tribunsumsel.com.
BLS FH UI vehemently emphasized that the students’ actions constituted a serious violation of fundamental human rights and individual dignity. The organization unequivocally underscored its zero-tolerance policy for perpetrators of sexual violence, asserting that such behavior has no place within either the organizational or academic environment. This courageous move by the BLS FH UI 2026 management garnered widespread attention and commendation from netizens and the broader UI student community. Many applauded the organization’s bravery in undertaking such “internal cleansing,” especially considering that the perpetrators are future legal practitioners.
Meanwhile, Universitas Indonesia is diligently processing the alleged verbal sexual harassment through its dedicated Sexual Violence Prevention and Handling Task Force (Satgas PPKS UI), adopting a comprehensive victim-centered approach. The Dean of the FH UI released an official statement on April 12, 2026, unequivocally condemning such actions. “The Faculty strongly condemns all forms of behavior that degrade human dignity and fundamentally contradict both legal principles and academic ethics,” stated FH UI’s official message posted on social media. Erwin Agustian Panigoro, UI’s Director of Public Relations, Media, Government, and International Affairs, further elaborated that the handling process encompasses meticulous verification of reports, formal summoning of all involved parties, thorough collection of evidence, close coordination with relevant units, and the summoning of students allegedly implicated in the misconduct.
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Summary
Universitas Indonesia (UI) telah menonaktifkan secara resmi 16 mahasiswa Fakultas Hukum (FH UI) yang terlibat dalam kasus pelecehan seksual melalui grup obrolan daring. Mahasiswa-mahasiswa ini dilarang memasuki kampus dan mengikuti semua kegiatan akademik dari tanggal 15 April hingga 30 Mei 2026, sebagai respons tegas terhadap dugaan pelecehan terhadap mahasiswi dan dosen wanita. UI menyatakan bahwa ini adalah prosedur administratif, bukan putusan akhir, dengan menjunjung tinggi asas praduga tak bersalah dan mengadopsi pendekatan berpusat pada korban dengan dukungan komprehensif. Universitas juga berkoordinasi dengan kementerian terkait untuk memperkuat penanganan kasus dan implementasi yang lebih luas.
Kasus ini bermula dari tangkapan layar percakapan grup WhatsApp dan LINE yang beredar luas di media sosial, berisi pelecehan seksual eksplisit, yang menyebabkan 16 mahasiswa mengakui keterlibatan mereka. Salah satu pelaku, Munif Taufik, secara terbuka menyatakan penyesalan dan meminta maaf atas ucapannya. Sejalan dengan itu, Badan Legislatif Mahasiswa (BLS) FH UI secara resmi memberhentikan secara tidak hormat ke-16 mahasiswa ini dari keanggotaan organisasi, mengutip pelanggaran berat terhadap nilai-nilai organisasi dan kebijakan tanpa toleransi terhadap kekerasan seksual.