Kupang regent reported over alleged rape at official residence
Police logged the report on November 12, have questioned the victim and witnesses, and are awaiting the visum results.
Nusa Tenggara Timur Police are investigating a report of alleged rape against Kupang Regent Yosef Lede. Police received the report on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from a female complainant identified as RWM, 21. Based on initial statements, the incident is alleged to have occurred on Wednesday night, November 11, at the regent's official residence on Jalan RA Kartini, Kelapa Lima, Kota Kupang, after the victim arrived with several witnesses in connection with a job offer. The PPA and PPO directorates at the NTT Police have questioned the victim and several witnesses, requested a visum et repertum, and placed the victim under accompaniment and in a safe house with UPTD P3A NTT. Yosef Lede said on Saturday he would comply with a summons from investigators if asked to provide a statement.