Police Close Case After Death of Yai Mim With No Signs of Violence
- The Malang City Police have ceased legal proceedings against Imam Muslimin, also known as Yai Mim, following his death while in detention.
- Police officials have stated that there were no signs of violence associated with the death of Yai Mim.
- Prior to his death, Yai Mim had been placed in a separate cell.
The Malang City Police have ceased legal proceedings against Imam Muslimin, also known as Yai Mim, following his death while in detention. The former lecturer at the State Islamic University of Malang had been named a suspect in a case involving alleged pornography and sexual harassment.
Details of the Death and Investigation
Police officials have stated that there were no signs of violence associated with the death of Yai Mim. However, investigators revealed that there were signs of asphyxia, which contributed to his passing.
Prior to his death, Yai Mim had been placed in a separate cell. According to reports, this arrangement was made because he frequently conducted tausiyah
, or religious sermons, while in detention.
Following the death of the suspect, the police have stopped the handling of the case in accordance with Article 24 of the Indonesian Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP), which dictates the termination of legal proceedings when a suspect dies.
Background of the Legal Case
The legal issues began following a dispute between Yai Mim and his neighbor, Nurul Sahara, in the Kavling Depag III Atas Housing area of Merjosari Village, Lowokwaru District, Malang City. The dispute gained significant public attention after it went viral on social media in September 2025.
The situation resulted in mutual police reports. Nurul Sahara reported Yai Mim for alleged pornography, which eventually led the Malang City Police to officially name him as a suspect. This determination was confirmed by Yudi Risdiyanto, the Head of Public Relations for the Malang City Police, on January 6, stating that the criminal elements and evidence had been met.
Concurrently, Yai Mim had filed reports against several residents of the Kavling Depag III Atas Housing complex, alleging persecution and blasphemy. Other reports indicated that Yai Mim had previously ignored police summons related to the harassment and pornography allegations before his eventual detention.
separate reports indicated that Yai Mim had claimed total losses estimated at IDR 660 million following a tragic incident that occurred in the early hours of September 16, 2025.
Final Arrangements
In his final wishes, Yai Mim requested to be buried beside his parents in Udanawu, Blitar.