The Situation at a Glance

• Two victims have reported alleged sexual harassment by an obstetrician in Garut, West Java.
• The Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection (KPPPA) is involved.
• Police have arrested the obstetrician, identified as Muhammad Syafril Firdaus.
• His practice license has been revoked.

Early Signs and Official Statements

The Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection (KPPPA) confirmed that two individuals have filed reports concerning alleged sexual harassment perpetrated by an obstetrician in Garut, West Java.

Until now there have been two new victims who reported to the Garut Regency PPA UPTD,

Ratna Oeni Cholifah,Assistant Deputy for the Provision of Women’s Service Victims of KemenPPPA Violence

Ms. Cholifah issued this statement on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Whispers and Prior Commotion

Before the current case gained widespread attention, there were indications that similar incidents had occurred previously. One such event caused significant unrest, though it was ultimately resolved without formal charges.

According to reports, a patient’s husband confronted the alleged perpetrator physically.

One of the husbands of the patient was once angry and punched the perpetrators,but then the case ended peacefully,

Ratna Oeni Cholifah,Assistant Deputy for the Provision of Women’s service Victims of KemenPPPA violence

Police Investigation and Arrest

Following the emergence of a viral video depicting the alleged harassment,police apprehended Muhammad Syafril Firdaus. The video purportedly shows inappropriate conduct during ultrasound examinations.

AKP Joko prihatin, Head of Garut Police Criminal Investigation Unit, confirmed that two victims had filed reports. Mr. Firdaus remains under investigation.

Timeline of Events

• June 2024: Alleged harassment occurred while Syafril Firdaus was practicing at a clinic in Garut.
• December 2024: syafril Firdaus ceased practicing in the garut region.
• April 2025: Arrest of Syafril Firdaus after video surfaces.

Official Actions and Support

The Garut Regency Health Office convened an online meeting with the Ministry of Health to address the situation. As a result, Syafril Firdaus’s practice license (SIP) has been officially revoked.

Given the potential for additional victims,LBH Padjadjaran has established a complaint post to provide support and receive reports.

Garut Police Chief’s Statement

AKBP Mochamad Fajar, Garut Police Chief, addressed the situation, emphasizing the commitment to pursue justice.

The perpetrators since January this year have no longer practiced in the clinic and have left Garut. we are still looking for the perpetrators and will take firm action,

AKBP Mochamad Fajar, Garut Police Chief

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