Secret Early Release of East Java Teacher Convicted of Sexual Abuse Sparks Outcry
Bechi (Moch Subchi Azal Tsani), a teacher at an East Java Islamic boarding school who was convicted of sexual assault, was secretly released early in August 2025 under sentence remissions. BBC Eye undercover footage shows him appearing at events with supporters after serving less than half his sentence, while victims say they were not informed of his release. The case underscores concerns about oversight of religious schools and the clout of powerful figures in Indonesia.