Yogyakarta city police raided Daycare Little Aresha in Umbulharjo on April 24, 2026, following a former employee's report of inhumane treatment of children. Of 103 children entrusted there, 53 are suspected victims of physical and verbal abuse, including infants aged 0-3 months to toddlers under two years. Authorities secured 30 related individuals for questioning.
Yogyakarta city police raided Daycare Little Aresha on Friday afternoon, April 24, 2026, following a former employee's report of child abuse and neglect. Kapolresta Kombes Eva Guna Pandia said the employee quit because the treatment of infants and children went against their conscience.
Kasat Reskrim Kompol Rizky Adrian revealed officers found distressing conditions, such as children's hands and feet tied. Of 103 children entrusted, 53 showed indications of physical and verbal abuse, affecting vulnerable ages from zero to three months up to toddlers under two years. Police secured 30 people, including caregivers and foundation officials, for intensive questioning, with victim numbers potentially rising.
Parents like Choi visited police on April 26, 2026, recounting shock at finding their child unclothed and hands bound upon pickup. Choi suspected rules requiring 30 minutes to one hour advance notice via WhatsApp before pickups and the lack of indoor CCTV.
DIY regional government, via DP3AP2 head Erlina Hidayati Sumardi, stated zero tolerance for child abuse and is providing psychosocial support. DPR's Deputy Chair of Commission III Ahmad Sahroni urged a thorough probe, including rumors of an active judge as foundation leader and the daycare's lack of operating permit.
