Kutai Timur Police Uncover Baby’s Body Case, Suspect Detained for Alleged Child Abuse
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Kutai Timur Police holding a press conference on the baby body discovery case in Sangatta Utara. |
Sangatta, June 6, 2025 – The Criminal Investigation Unit (Satreskrim) of Kutai Timur Police has successfully uncovered a case involving the discovery of a baby boy’s body in Sangatta Utara Village. The suspect has been detained on suspicion of child abuse and abandoning the infant in a vacant lot near their home.
The case began when residents found the baby’s body around 7:00 AM local time on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in a grassy area. Police launched an investigation and apprehended a Kutai Timur resident who confessed to giving birth alone in their room early on Friday, May 30, 2025. The suspect stated that the baby cried initially, then went silent, after which they placed the baby inside an Indomaret shopping bag and left it in the nearby empty lot.
Kutai Timur Police Chief AKBP Fauzan Arianto said, “We have seized evidence including the Indomaret shopping bag and a white plastic bag. The suspect is now in custody and charged under Article 80 Paragraphs (3) and (4) of the Child Protection Law, which carries a prison sentence from 5 to 15 years and fines up to 5 billion rupiah.” He also emphasized that this case serves as a reminder of the vital role family and social environments play in providing support and education, especially regarding reproductive health and child protection.
This case draws public attention to the need for closer monitoring and better assistance for pregnant women facing difficulties to prevent similar incidents from happening again. Kutai Timur Police urge the community to report any similar cases immediately so that they can be addressed promptly and properly.
