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Indonesian authorities have arrested a suspect accused of raping multiple female students at a boarding school in Pati, Central Java, following a period where the individual was a fugitive. The suspect, who is identified as the founder of the boarding school (ponpes), was apprehended in Wonogiri.

According to reporting by detikNews, the suspect was located in the Purwantoro district of Wonogiri. Police tracked the individual to the Raden Gunungsari tomb complex, specifically in the Gedong Giong area. Upon his capture, the suspect claimed that he had been staying in the area to perform a ritual.

The arrest follows allegations of sexual violence against several santriwati, or female students, at the institution founded by the suspect in Pati. The case has drawn significant attention due to the suspect’s position of authority within the religious educational setting.

The impact of the crimes has extended beyond the immediate victims. The father of one of the victims reported to detikNews that he had experienced intimidation from the perpetrator during the course of the events.

The gravity of the allegations has prompted responses from high-level government offices. The Presidential Staff Office (KSP) has pushed for the firm and decisive legal handling of the alleged sexual abuse of the students, as reported by ANTARA News.

In addition to federal oversight, the Deputy Governor of Central Java is monitoring the progress of the investigation to ensure the case of sexual violence is handled appropriately by the relevant authorities, according to the Provincial Government of Central Java.

The incident has also sparked a broader legislative discussion regarding safety in educational institutions. As reported by Kompas.com, the House of Representatives (DPR) has indicated plans to summon relevant ministries. This action comes in response to what lawmakers describe as an emergency of sexual violence within the world of education.