Indonesian Boarding School Closed Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Director
Summary
The Nadhlatul Ulama Kusumo Islamic Boarding School in Central Java, Indonesia, was closed after its director, Kyai Ashari, was accused of sexually abusing dozens of female students. He fled but was later arrested.
Key Points
- The Nadhlatul Ulama Kusumo Islamic Boarding School in Central Java was closed due to sexual abuse allegations against its director.
- Kyai Ashari, the 58-year-old director, is accused of sexually abusing 30 to 50 female students over several years.
- Only one victim has filed a formal complaint; many witnesses withdrew their statements.
- Ashari fled after becoming a suspect but was arrested in a mosque in Wonogiri, Central Java.
