Doctor Accused of Rape: Multiple Victims Allege‍ Abuse

JAKARTA (AP) – Allegations against a doctor, identified as Priguna Anugerah, accused of rape ​have escalated, with the number of alleged ⁢victims now totaling three women.A ‍member of the House of Representatives Commission IX, ashabul ⁣Kahfi, characterized the case as systemic and deeply concerning.

“We in the House of Representatives Commission IX are very concerned​ about the latest details ⁤that the number of‌ victims in the alleged rape case by ⁣doctor Priguna increased to three people,” Kahfi told reporters ⁣Friday. “This is not merely a situation, but also⁣ indicates that ⁣this case might be far more ​systemic and serious than what we ⁣imagined at the beginning.”

Kahfi expressed concern that‍ additional victims may ⁤be hesitant​ to come forward.He further stated‌ that the case highlights potential failures within hospital systems‍ and medical education institutions.

“The ‍increase in the number of‌ victims ⁣shows the potential ⁢of other victims who so far may not dare to speak, and this must‌ be an ​alarm for all parties, that we must not underestimate this problem,” he⁤ said.”This is not only ⁢a matter of individuals, but about ⁤the failure of the supervision system ⁣and professional ethics in ‍the ⁣hospital environment and⁢ medical education institutions.”

Commission⁢ IX is urging law enforcement ​to conduct ​a thorough investigation‌ to ensure ‌victims ⁤receive justice. Kahfi also called on the Ministry⁢ of Health and ⁣medical education institutions to re-evaluate procedures ‌related to specialist training.

“This is also the time for ⁣related⁣ institutions for introspection,how ​could ⁤a‌ doctor be able to take such ‌acts against patients and their⁣ families more than once?” he ‍questioned.

Charles Honoris,Deputy Chairman of Commission IX,has called for a thorough audit by the Ministry of Health,focusing on recruitment procedures ⁤for‍ healthcare workers ⁢and complaint ⁢handling within health services. He⁣ emphasized the importance of preventing similar incidents in the​ future.

“As⁢ a‌ supervisory partner of the ‍Ministry of Health, we ⁣urge the‌ Ministry of Health to immediately conduct a comprehensive ⁢audit of recruitment, supervision, ⁢and complaint ⁤mechanism procedures in‍ health care facilities, both in government and private hospitals,” Honoris ⁣stated.

Honoris stressed that‍ there shoudl be ‌zero tolerance for the alleged actions of Dr. Priguna and advocated for the maximum possible punishment under the law.

“Crimes committed by⁣ Priguna Doctors are very serious ‍crimes and‍ cannot⁣ be tolerated,” ‍he said. “We strongly⁤ condemn this action and fully support the legal process so that the​ perpetrators are punished as severely in accordance with ⁣applicable regulations.”

The West Java Regional Police⁤ confirmed that the alleged victim of​ Dr. Priguna Anugerah is not only the individual‌ identified as FH (21). Two additional patients from RSHS Bandung have⁢ also come forward‌ as alleged victims.

“Two more people have been examined yesterday. True, the two people received the same treatment from the suspect,” said West⁣ Java Regional Police Commissioner Surawan at ⁣West ⁤Java Police⁤ headquarters, according to reports.

Authorities indicate the alleged incidents ​involving the two additional victims occurred on March 10 and March 16.