"We are working in cooperation with the ministry. We will act instantly in response to any indications of pedophilic crimes," Inspector General Boy Rafli Amar stated.Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The Indonesian Police have worked closely with the Communication and Informatics Ministry to expose cases of sexual abuse against children, allegedly committed by certain groups on social media.
"We are working in cooperation with the ministry. We will act instantly in response to any indications of pedophilic crimes," a spokesman of the Indonesian Police Inspector General Boy Rafli Amar stated here, Tuesday.
He also called on netizens to file reports with the police when they found any suspicious activities on social media.
"Anyone who finds (suspicious activities), report them to the police for further investigation," he emphasized.
Earlier this month, the Jakarta Police had busted a pedophile network on social media under the account name "Official Loly Candys Group 18+."
The account, created in September 2014 and having 7,497 members, posted pornographic pictures involving children.
The police have arrested four administrators and the Facebook account holder on March 9, 2017.
The four suspects have been identified as 25-year-old MBU alias Wawan alias Snorlax, 27-year-old DS alias Illu Inaya alias Alicexandria, 16-year-old SHDW alias Siha Dwiti, and 17-year-old DF alias T-Day. (*)
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