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Indonesia Daycare Scandal 13 Arrested After Viral Video Shows Toddlers Drugged and Tied

International
Published on 28 April 2026
Indonesia Daycare Scandal 13 Arrested After Viral Video Shows Toddlers Drugged and Tied

Police sealed the daycare after footage surfaced—what’s next

A viral video from a daycare in Yogyakarta has sparked outrage in Indonesia after allegations claimed systematic abuse of 53 toddlers, including tying and drugging. Authorities launched a criminal investigation, arrested 13 people connected to the center, and shuttered and sealed the Little Aresha daycare. The case has intensified calls for stronger child safety oversight.

  • Viral footage alleges abuse of 53 toddlers at a Yogyakarta daycare
  • Indonesia police launched a criminal investigation and made 13 arrests
  • Officials sealed and shut the Little Aresha daycare center
  • The case is raising fresh concerns over child safety practices
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