# legal cases

Latest news group about legal cases.

Jokowi Enacts Revised Law against Defamation and Online Gambling

Exceptions are made for instances where the dissemination of graphic content or personal accusations is intended for self-defense.
News Jan 4, 2024 | 4:28 pm

9 Women, 2 Men Named Suspects for Featuring in Pornographic Videos

All of the suspects are facing charges under both the Pornography Law and the Electronic Information and Transaction Law.
Lifestyle Dec 28, 2023 | 9:45 pm

Anies Baswedan’s Campaign Team Staffer Detained for Tax Fraud

Indra was arrested Wednesday for alleged unpaid value-added taxes worth Rp 1.1 billion ($71,254) in 2019.
News Dec 28, 2023 | 4:59 pm

Amended Law Allows Gov’t to Freeze Bank Accounts in Online Gambling Crackdown

Indonesia strictly bans gambling and any violation could risk a harsh sentence of up to 10 years in prison.
News Nov 22, 2023 | 7:56 pm

University Student Arrested for Alleged Coldplay Ticket Scam 

The suspect admitted that she had made fraudulent assurances of procuring tickets for resellers who paid her Rp 5.1 billion.
Lifestyle Nov 20, 2023 | 9:08 pm

Tiger Owner Becomes Suspect in Fatal Attack on Assistant

The suspect faces charges of illegal possession of an endangered animal and negligence that resulted in the death of his domestic assistant.
News Nov 19, 2023 | 11:30 pm

Anti-Graft Czar Firli Bahuri Questioned by Police in Extortion Probe

Firli is not the first KPK chairman to confront a criminal probe by the police.
News Nov 16, 2023 | 10:10 pm

Two Activists Facing Jail Sentences for Alleged Defamation of Minister Luhut

While reading the demand for Haris Azhar, prosecutors highlighted aggravating factors and asserted that there is no basis for leniency
News Nov 13, 2023 | 10:23 pm

TikTok Shop's Potential Reopening Faces Government Objection

Bahlil Lahadalia, rejects the possibility of TikTok Shop, a social commerce app, making a return in Indonesia.
Tech Oct 25, 2023 | 6:39 pm

Constitutional Court Upholds Validity of Job Creation Law

In a tight decision, all nine Constitutional Court justices voted 5-4 in favor of the government.
News Oct 2, 2023 | 11:08 pm

Miss Universe Cuts Ties with Indonesian Organizer amid Sexual Harassment Allegations 

It plans to cancel this year’s Miss Universe Malaysia as the Indonesian franchisee also holds the license for the pageant.
News Aug 13, 2023 | 11:28 pm

TNI Commander Orders Investigation of Soldier Who Demanded Release of Criminal Suspect

Yudo acknowledged that Major Dedi's attempt to intervene in an ongoing criminal investigation at a police station was "unethical."
News Aug 8, 2023 | 10:11 am

Criminal Suspect Released from Detention after Major Dedi Hasibuan Visits Police Office

The incident came amid mounting public debate about intervention by military units in criminal cases handled by civilian authorities.
News Aug 6, 2023 | 6:38 pm

Panji Gumilang Named Blasphemy Suspect, Put in Custody

Panji, 77, has previously been associated with a movement to establish an Islamic state in Indonesia.
News Aug 1, 2023 | 10:27 pm

KPK Investigation Chief Files Resignation After Basarnas Raid

According to anonymous sources, Asep Guntur resigned by text after military officers met with KPK to get some clarification.
News Jul 31, 2023 | 5:45 pm

Two Rights Activists Indicted of Defaming Minister Luhut

Haris Azhar and Fatia Maulidiyanti stand trial after angering Luhut with allegations that he had misused power to do business in Papua.
News Apr 3, 2023 | 3:36 pm

Much-Awaited House Hearing on Money Laundering Scandal Turns Personal

Not many explanations can be heard from the hearing which lasted almost eight hours as Mahfud and lawmakers traded arguments.
News Mar 30, 2023 | 12:39 am

Policeman Found Dead with Gunshot Wound inside Car

The car’s engine was engaged but the doors were locked when first responders from the district police came to the scene.
News Mar 25, 2023 | 10:13 pm

Serial Child Molester Receives Parole

Andri Sobari aka Emon has served nine years in prison for abusing as many as 120 children.
News Mar 24, 2023 | 9:23 pm

Luxury House Belonging to Wahyu Kenzo Demarcated with Police Line

Wahyu has collected Rp 9 trillion ($596 million) from around 25,000 users of his forex trading bot.
News Mar 23, 2023 | 9:44 pm
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