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