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| Heartbroken Man in East Kalimantan Shares Intimate Video of Underage Ex-Girlfriend After Breakup, Faces Legal Consequences. |
A shocking case of non-consensual video sharing involving a minor has come to light in East Kutai Regency, East Kalimantan. A young man, upset over a breakup, allegedly shared an intimate video of himself and his underage ex-girlfriend. The case was reported by the victim's family and is now under police investigation.
How the Case Was Discovered
According to Sangkulirang Police Chief Second Inspector Erik Bastian, the incident was brought to light when the victim’s father—identified as EZ—received a disturbing video through WhatsApp on Friday, June 14, 2025, at approximately 5:00 PM local time. The video appeared to show a sexual act involving a girl who resembled his daughter.
When confronted, the girl broke down in tears and admitted to being in the video. She apologized to her parents and explained that the video had been recorded in 2023 when she was just 15 years old and in 10th grade.
Revenge After Breakup: Suspect Spreads the Video
The suspect, identified by initials MHS, is a 22-year-old private sector employee residing in the Bengalon District. Police believe he distributed the video out of spite after the girl ended their relationship. MHS reportedly threatened to release the video on social media if she left him—and later followed through on the threat.
"The motive was emotional distress after the breakup. He used the video as a means of revenge," said Inspector Erik Bastian.
Initially, MHS denied responsibility, but after thorough questioning and the presentation of strong evidence, he admitted to his actions.
Legal Action and Protection for the Victim
Because the victim is legally a minor, the case is being handled with the involvement of the Department of Women and Children’s Protection (DP3A). The victim is currently under parental care and professional supervision.
Police have charged the suspect under Article 81 Paragraph (1) in conjunction with Article 76E of Indonesian Law No. 17 of 2016, which amends earlier child protection legislation. If convicted, the suspect could face up to 15 years in prison and fines of up to IDR 5 billion (approximately USD 310,000).
"The suspect was taken into custody last night. Police have also secured the video file from the suspect's mobile phone as evidence," the police chief added.
Sharing private content without consent, especially when it involves minors, is a serious criminal offense. The emotional, psychological, and legal consequences are severe for both the victim and the offender.
If you or someone you know is a victim of online abuse or exploitation, don’t hesitate to report it to local authorities or a child protection agency.
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