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Child predators threaten lives of Balinese youth
From the Jakarta Post:
A maroon-colored sedan entered the parking lot of a shopping mall on Jl Surapati in Singaraja, North Bali.
A fifty-something Caucasian-looking man came out of the car with five teens aged 12 to 15 years old.
The children rushed to the playground area.
The foreigner shopped at the supermarket on the first floor of the mall.
“I have been very curious. I saw him take these children to the mall for the last few weeks,” commented one of the mall’s security guards.
“I am afraid that man is a pedophile,” the guard said in nervous voice.
And he has reasons to worry.
Singaraja, the capital of Buleleng regency is a notorious haven for pedophiles. Buleleng’s poor villages have become fertile lands for child “hunters”.
The Caucasian man was reportedly staying at Giri Emas village, 15 kilometers east of Singaraja.
A number of villagers were also suspicious of the man’s activities in their village, as they noticed he was always surrounded by local teenagers.
The quiet and recluse Singaraja seems like the perfect hiding spot for pedophiles to carry out their activities away from the spotlight.
Many pedophiles impersonate Santa Claus showering children with gifts, toys, clothes and food their parents cannot afford to buy them.
Theo Zatman, a painter living at Lovina Beach, warns parents they should be more careful with their children.
A number of foreign pedophiles have already been sent to prison for sexually abusing local children. Max de Clerco, a Dutch citizen, has been detained in the Singaraja jail since 2006.
French citizen Marcial Jugler was also sentenced to seven years in prison, and Australian Philip S. Granfield received eight years.
Many of the perpetrators are allegedly linked to international pedophile rings who hunt for victims in developing countries like Indonesia, Thailand and Cambodia.
I am worried these sort of articles will encourage pedophiles to the area of Lovina/ Singaraja and am worried by the tone of such. So anyone who dresses as Santa Claus at Christmas to give to poor children is now under risk of being called a pedophile? Nasty.
By all means fight this evil, but I'm afraid this sort of media sensationalism may make thing worse.
How can making people aware make things worse?
It is good that the national press are taking notice rather than sweeping it under the carpet.
I imagine paedophiles make their decisions on where to base themselves from info in their own circles rather than the press.
Here is something worth viewing for anyone in any doubts about whether it should be publicised or not!
PAEDOPHILE'S PARADISE - INDONESIA | PlayYouTube - Reproduce videos restringidos de YouTube
http://www.mimpimanis.com/
No doubt whatsoever.Originally Posted by mimpimanis
I may make myself unpopular because of this post, but to be honest I don't care. I must have my say.
I believe action against these evil people would be preferable to more words. This area, [which I live in] has been advertised regularly as a "haven for paedophiles" in many publications over the years. Because of that, there is not only the risk that many people from this area will get "tarred from the same brush" but also that paedophiles will search out this area. I don't want them here! I believe this is not just a Buleleng problem,[ and certainly not just a crime perpetrated by westerners ] but a Bali and worldwide problem and we all have a duty to combat this evil. Not pretend it is a problem on someone else's doorstep. I would much prefer to read articles about the catching and prosecution of these evil people. It's not the publicity I'm against, it's the tone of it, the sensationalism. Pheadophilia sells papers, it's a fact, ask any journalist. I find that a little sick in itself.
We can help. It's up to all of us to keep alert and report suspicious activity to the police and to follow it up to make sure action has been taken.
after seeing this video , as a father of 3 children , it makes me sick.
sorry to say , i am a peace full person , but kill them all.
Me too Jokko, I forced myself to watch the video and I literally had to vomit. I am not strong or tall, but when I see one of them with a child, I just can't be held responsible for my actions.
What shocked me most is that it's happening almost next door and pretty openly. Bali & Lombok are small islands and people know who these rats are and where they live. It is very near.
Yeah Mat I agree, sensation is needed to get people's attention, but painfully it also gets the rat's attention.
And once again I think: Isn't the government (not only Indonesian btw) supposed to protect the most vaulnerable ones... What can be more important...?
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Sorry Matt I have to disagree. I am sure that before you bought in that area you would have checked it out. I do understand where you are coming from. Association by just living in that area. It would be hard for you but I think the more 'out there' for all people to know and understand what is happening all the better. I had no idea because like other issues to hard to handle it has not been bought to the public's attention. I saw a special on some Australians who go into Thailand, Vietnam and other areas and try and get the children who unknown to the parents who think they are getting a real job are used in prostitution. That and now the video I saw that Mimpi recommended just has me thinking more and more 'what can I do'.
On western TV if there is a pedophile in the area you see the parents out objecting to that person living in their area. What about the Balinese parents. I would imagine if it is discovered that a local is one that they would deal with that themselves.
The video did not make me sick it made me angry.
Thank you, mimpimanis, for the very instructive and somewhat reassuring video. Reassuring in the sense that this repulsive problem has been recognized and things are being done about it, in Bali.Here is something worth viewing for anyone in any doubts about whether it should be publicised or not!
PAEDOPHILE'S PARADISE - INDONESIA | PlayYouTube - Reproduce videos restringidos de YouTube
Dr. Luh Ketut Sutyani, appearing at the beginning of the video, is a real asset to the project of helping these innocent victims and combating this scourge. Dr. Suryani is a hell of a woman, kind, extremely intelligent, and well educated. She has the advantage of being a Balinese trained in the West.
And then, toward the end of the video, there is Gloria, of the Crisis Care clinic foundation, in Lovina (whom, to this day, I never had the pleasure of meeting): she is a legend, a legend of care and compassion, in the Lovina area. She knows everything that's need to be known, and from what I hear, there are not enough hours in a day for her to help people.
Last edited by tintin; 03-03-2010 at 09:16 AM. Reason: added a thanks to mimpimanis
Keep on smiling.
Daniel
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