New and disturbing details have emerged in the child abuse and neglect case at Little Aresha Daycare in Yogyakarta. Police investigations reveal that young children were systematically bound, an appalling act allegedly ordered by the Daycare’s Foundation Chair, identified by her initials DK.
This shocking revelation came to light during the interrogation of the caregivers, who have since been named as suspects. Kompol Riski Adrian, Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit at Yogyakarta Police, confirmed on Monday (27/4) that there was no formal Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for such actions. Instead, the practice of binding children with cloth was conveyed verbally and directly by the Foundation Chair. This critical detail has been consistently corroborated by all eleven caregivers implicated in the case, who unanimously stated they were acting under the chairwoman’s direct command.
Further complicating the horrific scenario, the Daycare’s School Principal, identified as AP, is also alleged to have instructed caregivers to inflict similar treatment upon the young children. Police have since conducted forensic examinations (visum) on three child victims, confirming the presence of injuries, predominantly around their wrists. These marks are strongly suspected to be the direct result of tight fabric bindings, providing tangible evidence of the abuse.
Perhaps most chillingly, both the Foundation Chair and the School Principal were reportedly present at the daycare every morning, directly witnessing the children being bound. An official stated that “they both saw the caregivers carrying out these actions on the children firsthand,” emphasizing that “they were fully aware and actively ordered these practices to be done.”
The ongoing investigation into the Little Aresha Daycare case has led to the naming of a comprehensive list of suspects, including those in leadership positions and the caregivers involved. The individuals charged are:
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DK (female, 51 years old) from Sewon, Bantul Regency (Foundation Chair)
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AP (female, 42 years old) from Gedongtengen, Yogyakarta City (School Principal)
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FN (female, 30 years old) from Boyolali Regency, Central Java
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NF (female, 26 years old) from Kasihan, Bantul Regency
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Lis (female, 34 years old) from Karanganyar Regency, Central Java
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EN (female, 26 years old) from Imogiri, Bantul Regency
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SRM (female, 54 years old) from Umbulharjo, Yogyakarta City
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DR (female, 32 years old) from Kasihan, Bantul Regency
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HP (female, 47 years old) from Sedayu, Bantul Regency
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ZA (female, 30 years old) from Pengasih, Kulon Progo Regency
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SRJ (female, 50 years old) from Mergangsan, Yogyakarta City
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DO (female, 31 years old) from Banguntapan, Bantul Regency
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DM (female, 28 years old) from Sarolangun, Jambi
Summary
New details in the Little Aresha Daycare child abuse case in Yogyakarta reveal children were systematically bound. Police investigations indicate this act was allegedly ordered verbally by Foundation Chair DK and School Principal AP, with no formal Standard Operating Procedure. All eleven implicated caregivers consistently stated they were acting under the direct command of the chairwoman.
Both DK and AP were reportedly present daily, actively witnessing and ordering the binding of children. Forensic examinations on three child victims confirmed injuries, primarily around their wrists, strongly suspected to be from tight fabric bindings. A comprehensive list of suspects has been named, including DK, AP, and the eleven caregivers involved in the case.