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Bechi: Teacher who sexually abused pupil back in Indonesia jail after BBC investigation

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Indonesian teacher convicted of sexual abuse returned to jail following BBC investigation into his secret early release

Overview

Mochamad Subchi Azal Tsani, known as Bechi, has been returned to prison in Indonesia after a BBC investigation revealed he was secretly released on parole in August 2025. Bechi was originally sentenced to seven years in prison in 2022 for sexually assaulting a student at an Islamic boarding school in East Java. Following public outcry and a government review prompted by the BBC's findings, authorities revoked his parole due to "errors" and announced sanctions for those responsible.

Key points

  • Mochamad Subchi Azal Tsani (Bechi) was returned to jail after a BBC investigation exposed his secret early release on parole in August 2025.
  • He was originally sentenced to seven years in prison in 2022 for sexually assaulting a student at his father's Islamic boarding school in East Java.
  • The victim he was convicted of assaulting was not informed of his release, despite her legal right to know.
  • The BBC investigation sparked public outcry, parliamentary hearings, and a government review that uncovered "errors" leading to the revocation of his parole.
  • Immigration and Corrections Minister Agus Andrianto stated that officials responsible for approving the parole will face sanctions.
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