Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) and the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) have formed a strategic alliance to combat the escalating threat of child exploitation.
The two agencies formalized their commitment to protect children in the context of child-related money laundering crimes by signing a memorandum of understanding on Friday.
The collaboration follows the discovery of transactions totaling 127 billion Indonesian rupiah (approximately 7.8 million US dollars) linked to suspected child prostitution. KPAI chairperson Ai Maryati Solihah and PPATK head Ivan Yustiavandana signed the MoU at the KPAI Office in Jakarta.
Yustiavandana revealed that PPATK has identified about 130 thousand transactions worth Rp127 billion linked to alleged child prostitution. The transactions were carried out through e-wallets and crypto assets, highlighting the heightened risk of children being exposed to pornography and online gambling.
He further estimated that around 24 thousand children aged 10 to 18 are involved in child prostitution. Emphasizing the gravity of the situation, Yustiavandana said, "Aside from online gambling, pornography is a significant and persistent issue affecting children. It is clear that the Indonesian Child Protection Commission requires our collective support to address this challenge."
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Meanwhile, Solihah underscored the importance of the collaboration, stating, "This partnership is essential to safeguarding Indonesian children from exploitation for financial gain."
