Five male students who have memorized at least 10 juz of the Quran have reported Sheikh Ahmad Al Misry to Bareskrim Polri for alleged same-sex sexual harassment since 2017. The case, internally resolved in 2021, resurfaced after Oki Setiana Dewi's 2025 interview revealed ongoing behavior. Sheikh Ahmad Al Misry is currently in Egypt as the investigation proceeds.
The alleged same-sex sexual harassment case involving Sheikh Ahmad Al Misry, also known as SAM, began in 2017 when he was invited to various pesantren and interacted with Quran-memorizing students. In 2021, victim testimonies emerged, and the case was handled internally. Ustaz Abi Makki stated, "He apologized and did not repeat it. After that, there was no further action."
In 2025, Oki Setiana Dewi interviewed one victim in Egypt and told Ustaz Abi Makki that "he hasn't recovered yet." This prompted new evidence collection from five male victims. An official report was filed with Bareskrim Polri on November 28, 2025, under LP/B/586/XI/2025/SPKT/BARESKRIM POLRI, with the incident location in Bogor.
The perpetrator allegedly used offers to study in Egypt or the Middle East, with religious persuasions like "Even the Prophet did this with Ali bin Abi Thalib," according to Ustaz Abi Makki. Victims' lawyer Achmad Cholidin urged investigators to name him a suspect after a Hearing with DPR Commission III on April 16, 2026.
Sheikh Ahmad Al Misry is currently in Egypt. Victims report threats and attempts to offer money to drop the case. Lawyer Triyono Haryanto said the DPR pushed for detention to prevent new victims and escape.
