A 56-year-old man, identified only by his initials AJS, is now a suspect in a sexual abuse case involving eight female students at an Islamic boarding school (ponpes) in Susukan, Semarang Regency, Central Java. AJS, who allegedly presented himself as a cleric ("Habib"), had previously filed a pre-trial motion challenging the police investigation. Details of the pre-trial motion’s outcome were not immediately available. The allegations center around incidents of sexual misconduct perpetrated against the students at the ponpes. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the claims and the suspect is currently in custody. The case has drawn attention to the issue of individuals falsely claiming religious authority and potential vulnerabilities within boarding school environments. Further updates are expected as the legal proceedings progress.