This is sickening but sadly not surprising. The BBC exposé confirms what survivors and activists have been warning for years: when religious authority, wealth and patriarchy protect abusers, justice is a fiction. Releasing a convicted sexual predator early — without informing the women who testified — is a brutal betrayal of victims and of the rule of law. This isn’t just one bad apple. It’s a structural problem: weak oversight of pesantren, political interference, and a culture that silences survivors and shields powerful men. The government must urgently publish the full reasons for any sentence remissions, reopen the case if wrongdoing in the release process is found, and revoke any improper early release. Independent, transparent investigations and prosecutions are essential. We also need systemic reforms: mandatory oversight and safeguarding in all boarding schools, real protections and support for survivors (including guaranteed notification when offenders are released), stronger witness protection, and measures to end the impunity of religious elites. Solidarity with the survivors — they deserve truth, safety and justice. Authorities should stop protecting institutions and start protecting children.