Sultra Law Review

TINJAUAN KRIMINOLOGI TERHADAP TINDAK PIDANA YANG DILAKUKAN OLEH PEREMPUAN (Suatu Studi di Polres Kendari)

samsiah samsiah — 2025-10-31

Handling of extortion crimes is conducted through police investigations according to the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP), where investigators have full authority to make arrests, seizures, and examinations to uncover the crimes. The research used a qualitative descriptive method with primary and secondary data collected at the Directorate of General Criminal Affairs, Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police. Recommended countermeasures include legal counseling, strengthening character education and faith, as well as firm law enforcement to create a deterrent effect. Social rehabilitation for perpetrators is also important to prevent recurrence of crime. An integrated approach and inter-agency coordination are crucial to effectively address extortion in society (AKBP Seni Pabesak, S.H., 2025). This study discusses the crime of extortion as a serious issue in Indonesia, particularly in Kendari City, where it is increasing and difficult to eradicate due to its relation to human instincts as well as prevailing social values and norms. Extortion is carried out by various parties, including journalists, NGOs, fake prosecutors, and fake police officers, exacerbated by weak law enforcement resulting in a lack of deterrent effect. The causes of extortion are divided into two factors: internal factors such as low education and declining faith and morality, and external factors involving influence and pressure from others motivating perpetrators to commit crimes. Social competition also triggers extortion, causing security problems and social losses.

PERTANGGUNGJAWABAN PIDANA TERHADAP PELAKU PROVOKASI MASSA DEMONSTRASI (Studi di Polda Sultra)

Asdar Asdar — 2025-10-31

This article discusses criminal liability for provocateurs in mass demonstrations, which has become a complex phenomenon in Indonesia. Provocation during mass actions often triggers riots, contradicting the principles of democracy and freedom of expression protected by Law Number 9 of 1998 and Article 28 of the 1945 Constitution. This study employs interviews with officers from the Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police and legal document analysis, particularly Articles 160 and 161 of the Indonesian Criminal Code (KUHP) regulating incitement and dissemination of provocative writings, as well as Articles 55 and 170 concerning conspiracy and joint violence. The findings indicate that law enforcement against provocateurs faces significant obstacles such as difficulties in identifying perpetrators within crowds, lack of valid evidence, witness intimidation, and weak technical regulations. Additionally, political pressure and social stigma further complicate the legal process. This article recommends strengthening specific regulations for handling provocation, enhancing digital forensic technology and training for law enforcement personnel, as well as witness protection. By maintaining a balance between law enforcement and respect for democratic rights, it is hoped that demonstrations can proceed peacefully and constructively without compromising public security and order.

PERTANGGUNGJAWABAN PIDANA TERHADAP PENIPUAN KODE QR PALSU DALAM TRANSAKSI ELEKTRONIK (Studi di Polres Kendari)

Leni Leni — 2025-10-31

This study investigates the phenomenon of fraud involving counterfeit QR codes in electronic transactions in Indonesia, alongside the associated legal implications and criminal liabilities of the offenders. The implementation of QRIS, developed by Bank Indonesia, has significantly accelerated the digitalization of the national payment system. A comprehensive legal analysis, utilizing the Indonesian Criminal Code (KUHP), the Information and Electronic Transactions Law (UU ITE), and Bank Indonesia regulations, reveals that perpetrators are subject to severe criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to 12 years, multi-billion rupiah fines, and mandatory restitution to victims. Enforcement challenges include difficulties in identifying offenders due to the use of false identities and accounts, coupled with inadequate public awareness regarding the verification of QR codes prior to transaction execution. This research employs a descriptive-analytical methodology, The study recommends enhanced public education, bolstered digital security technologies, and the revision of pertinent regulations to effectively combat QR code–related fraud. In conclusion, counterfeit QR code fraud poses a significant legal challenge that necessitates coordinated efforts among legislators, law enforcement authorities, and the public to maintain the security and trustworthiness of digital transaction systems.

PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM TERHADAP ANAK BINAAN PEMASYARAKATAN (STUDI KASUS DI LPKA KELAS II KENDARI)

Abrianto Arie Putra — 2025-10-31

This abstract discusses legal protection for children and children in custody at the Special Child Development Institution Class II Kendari, with a focus on fulfilling children's rights based on the principles of the best interest of the child, non-discrimination, and protection from exploitation and violence. This study uses a qualitative approach with primary data collected through interviews and secondary data from literature and legislation, analyzed descriptively. The results show that the most common legal violations involve the Child Protection Act, followed by theft and narcotics cases, with the number of children in custody reaching 115 in 2024. The juvenile justice system applies a humane and restorative justice approach through a diversion mechanism, although challenges remain such as limited facilities, human resources, budgets, and parental supervision. Recommendations include improving child-friendly facilities, training law enforcement officers, raising awareness of children's rights, and strengthening inter-agency coordination to support the social reintegration of children in custody.

PENERAPAN RESTORATIVE JUSTICE DALAM PENYELESAIAN KASUS TINDAK PIDANA PENGANIAYAAN (Studi Kasus Di Polsek Mandonga)

Rensi Sri Rahayu — 2025-10-31

This abstract examines the implementation of restorative justice in resolving criminal assault cases at the Mandonga Police Sector as an alternative to the retributive criminal justice system. The study aims to analyze the procedures of restorative justice, the supporting and inhibiting factors, and its effectiveness in restoring relations between offenders and victims as well as in reducing the caseload of the courts. This research employs an empirical legal method with a case approach through interviews, participatory observation, and document study involving victims, offenders, investigators, and other relevant parties. The findings show that the restorative justice procedure at Mandonga Police Sector includes reporting and preliminary examination, eligibility assessment, penal mediation, formulation of a restoration agreement, and the issuance of an order to terminate investigation (SP3) upon fulfillment of the agreement. Supporting factors include the existence of a legal basis (Police Regulation No. 8 of 2021), community and customary leaders’ support, the willingness of parties to reconcile, and the active role of investigators as facilitators. Inhibiting factors include power imbalances between victims and offenders, limited public understanding, the offender’s economic constraints, and victims’ concerns about post-settlement safety. Overall, restorative justice is considered quite effective for minor assault cases at the sector police level, but it still requires institutional strengthening, capacity-building for law enforcement officers, and monitoring mechanisms to ensure that substantive justice is genuinely achieved for all parties.

ANALISIS YURIDIS TERHADAP TINDAK PIDANA PENCUCIAN UANG DENGAN MATA UANG KRIPTO

Ramadhan Husein — 2025-10-31

This study provides a juridical analysis of the regulation and evidentiary aspects of money laundering offences committed through the use of cryptocurrencies within the Indonesian legal system. The emergence of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum offers more efficient transactions, yet simultaneously poses a high risk of misuse as a medium for disguising proceeds of crime due to their anonymous, decentralized, and cross-border nature. The main focus of this research is the implementation of Law Number 8 of 2010 on the Prevention and Eradication of Money Laundering Crimes and Law Number 11 of 2008 on Electronic Information and Transactions in relation to cryptocurrency-based money laundering schemes, including reporting obligations, the application of the Know Your Customer (KYC) principle, and the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regime. The study employs a normative legal research method by examining legislation, legal doctrines, and international standards such as the guidelines issued by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The findings indicate that although a money laundering legal framework is in place, it does not yet fully accommodate the technological characteristics of cryptocurrencies, resulting in significant technical and juridical challenges in law enforcement and evidentiary processes, including the application of reversed burden of proof and blockchain forensic analysis. The research recommends strengthening specific regulations on digital assets, enhancing the capacity of law enforcement officials in cryptocurrency forensics, and intensifying international cooperation to improve the effectiveness of preventing and combating money laundering conducted through cryptocurrencies.

EFEKTIVITAS SISTEM DATABASE PEMASYARAKATAN TERHADAP PELAYANAN ANAK BINAAN (Studi di Lembaga Pembinaan Khusus Anak Kelas II Kendari)

Yusni Karini — 2025-10-31

This study analyzes the effectiveness of the Correctional Database System (SDP) in serving child inmates at the Class II Kendari Special Children's Guidance Institution (LPKA). The paper discusses the background of SDP as a technology-based information system for managing inmate data, in accordance with Minister of Law and Human Rights Regulation No. 39 of 2016, which supports guidance, reporting, and fulfillment of rights such as remission and conditional release. The research employs a qualitative descriptive approach, using primary data from interviews, observations, and questionnaires at LPKA Kendari, along with secondary data from legal literature and official documents. The focus is on LPKA Class II Kendari, with 104 child inmates in 2025, predominantly involving Child Protection Law cases (58%) and narcotics (11%). Analysis involves interpretation and legal construction over January to March 2025. SDP has been implemented in line with regulations, covering modules for registration, medical care, security, and self-service for transparency. The system enables effective services through data verification, central consolidation, and integration features like secure login and report exports. At LPKA, SDP facilitates personality guidance, FIFO visits, and monitoring of child inmates' rights. SDP operates effectively for data accuracy and service efficiency, though better infrastructure is needed. Recommendations include enhancing digital facilities, staff training, and further research on rehabilitation impacts.

PENEGAKAN HUKUM TINDAK PIDANA KEKERASAN SEKSUAL DI KABUPATEN WAKATOBI

Nur Ahdin Rahman — 2025-10-31

Law enforcement represents efforts to implement formal and material legal rules for legal subjects and law enforcement officials, aiming to achieve justice. Sexual violence is one of the most common criminal acts, defined as unacceptable sexual behavior that contradicts societal norms and religious principles, pursued through improper means to obtain sexual gratification. In Indonesia, sexual violence against children is regulated under Article 76D in conjunction with Article 81 paragraphs (1) and (2), and Article 76E in conjunction with Article 82 paragraphs (1) and (2) of Law Number 35 of 2014 on Amendments to Law Number 23 of 2002 on Child Protection. This study aims to understand the enforcement of criminal law against sexual violence offenses and to identify challenges in preventing and addressing sexual violence in Wakatobi Regency. The research employs an empirical-normative approach, collecting primary data supplemented by library studies on relevant legislation and related documents. Law enforcement by the Child Protection Unit (PPA) of the Wakatobi Police Resort involves investigations into perpetrators of sexual violence against children. These investigations seek to examine offenses, verify facts, and obtain clear statements from victims to assist investigators in the process. Obstacles in uncovering sexual violence crimes in the Wakatobi Police jurisdiction include community reluctance to report due to limited public understanding of legal developments. Criminal law enforcement against sexual violence on children encompasses preventive and repressive measures that prioritize public interests.

PENGARUH PENYALAHGUNAAN NARKOTIKA TERHADAP TINDAK PIDANA PENCURIAN DI KOTA KENDARI (Studi di Polres Kota Kendari)

Muhammad Yusran Ismail — 2025-10-31

This study analyzes the influence of narcotics abuse on theft crimes in Kendari City, through a case study at Kendari District Police (Polres Kendari). Indonesia faces significant challenges in combating narcotics abuse, with over 4 million users recorded in 2022 and a rising trend, particularly in urban areas like Kendari. Narcotics abuse not only damages individual health but also triggers criminal behavior such as theft due to economic pressures to sustain addiction. Kendari City has seen an increase in theft cases over the past five years, with most perpetrators being narcotics addicts who use stolen goods to purchase addictive substances. This phenomenon is driven by economic, psychological, social environment, lack of family supervision, and weak law enforcement factors. Relevant laws, such as Law No. 35 of 2009 on Narcotics and Article 362 of the Criminal Code (KUHP) on theft, impose severe penalties, yet implementation faces resource constraints.This empirical descriptive-qualitative research employs primary data from interviews with perpetrators, police, and rehabilitation officers, alongside secondary data from literature and statistics by BNN and Polres Kendari. Data collection techniques include literature review and in-depth interviews, analyzed thematically to reveal causality patterns. Narcotics abuse significantly escalates theft crimes through an addiction cycle, with case examples of perpetrators stealing during withdrawal ("sakau"). Driving factors include poverty, peer influence, and inadequate rehabilitation, aligning with Merton's strain theory and Sutherland's differential association. Prevention efforts by police, BNN, and communities involve socialization, rehabilitation, and spiritual guidance, though hampered by limited facilities. The study recommends strengthening rehabilitation, early education, economic empowerment, and inter-agency coordination to break the narcotics-theft nexus.

PENEGAKAN HUKUM TERHADAP TINDAK PIDANA PENGANIAYAAN DI WILAYAH HUKUM POLSEK WOLO KABUPATEN KOLAKA (Studi di Polsek Wolo Kab. Kolaka)

Abd. Asis — 2025-10-31

This study aims to identify the causal factors underlying assault offenses within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Wolo Police Sector, Kolaka Regency. Additionally, it evaluates the preventive and mitigative strategies employed by the police unit to counter such criminal activities.Assault constitutes a criminal offense under the Indonesian Criminal Code (KUHP). In the Wolo Police Sector, Kolaka Regency, investigations are managed by the Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Division (Reserse dan Kriminal), adhering to normative-empirical research principles through document analysis and field inquiry. Legal enforcement against individual or collective assaults is governed by Article 1(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP), defining investigation as systematic actions to gather evidence illuminating the offense and identifying suspects. Procedures encompass report reception, preliminary inquiry, formal investigation via examinations, securing at least two evidentiary items, suspect designation, detention, and case referral to the Public Prosecutor's Office for prosecution. Internal factors stem from individual impulses, exemplified by behavioral traits where positive conduct garners societal esteem. External factors, more intricate and multifaceted, prominently include social environmental influences that shape behavioral outcomes. These findings underscore the need for integrated approaches balancing internal rehabilitation with external environmental controls, aligning with Indonesian public governance and criminal law paradigms in policing and community safety.

KAJIAN YURIDIS TERHADAP REKSA DANA ONLINE SEBAGAI SALAH SATU INVESTASI PASAR MODAL (Suatu Studi Di Kota Kendari)

Andika Renar Laporota — 2025-10-31

This study aims to: (1) examine the juridical aspects of online mutual funds under Law No. 8 of 1995 on Capital Markets; and (2) analyze the risks associated with mutual fund investments. The research location was selected at the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) Representative Office in Southeast Sulawesi. Library and field data were analyzed using a qualitative descriptive approach to elucidate the nature of mutual funds, investment mechanisms, legal framework, and attendant risks. The primary objectives encompass a comprehensive juridical review of online mutual funds pursuant to the aforementioned legislation, alongside identification of investment risks. This aligns with standard academic inquiry in Indonesian capital market studies. A qualitative descriptive method facilitated detailed depiction of mutual fund concepts, operational mechanisms, legal oversight by the Financial Services Authority (OJK), and risk profiles. Mutual funds emerged in Indonesia in 1995, governed by Law No. 8 of 1995 on Capital Markets, positioning them as accessible investments managed by Investment Managers (IM) and registered/supervised by OJK. Investment risks in online mutual funds vary by fund type and correlate with expected returns; higher-return mixed funds entail greater loss potential, while low-risk options yield modest gains.

PERLINDUNGAN KONSUMEN BAGI PENGGUNA JASA KARTU PRABAYAR PADA PT TELKOMSEL (Suatu Studi di PT Telkomsel Kendari)

Enjenair Patanduk — 2025-10-31

The objectives of this study are: (1) to examine the implementation of consumer protection for users of Telkomsel prepaid card services in Kendari, and (2) to identify the inhibiting factors in the protection of these consumers. The research was conducted at PT Telkomsel Kendari, selected because Telkomsel is one of the leading cellular service providers in Kendari and there are consumers who suffer losses and face difficulties in obtaining compensation, such as uncredited prepaid credit despite successful top-up transactions, damaged SIM cards, failure to enjoy purchased service packages, and unexplained deductions of prepaid credit. The data were collected through observation, interviews, and literature study. The findings indicate that the implementation of consumer protection for prepaid card users at PT Telkomsel Kendari is not yet optimal, as consumers still frequently experience service problems and obstacles in obtaining compensation, and do not fully receive their right to clear information. The inhibiting factors include consumers’ lack of knowledge of the Consumer Protection Act, limited socialization by the company regarding consumer service mechanisms, unclear information provided to consumers, difficulty in contacting Telkomsel customer service, and the ineffective functioning of consumer service facilities.

IMPLEMENTASI PERATURAN MAHKAMAH AGUNG NO. 4 TAHUN 2019 TENTANG TATA CARA PENYELESAIAN GUGATAN SEDERHANA DI PENGADILAN TERHADAP PENYELESAIAN PERKARA PERDATA DI PENGADILAN NEGERI KENDARI KELAS 1B

Fabrizio Belantarawan Putra — 2025-10-31

This research, conducted at the Kendari District Court, Class 1B, utilizes both primary and secondary data collected by the author. Employing a normative juridical approach, the study aims to describe the actual implementation of Supreme Court Regulation No. 4 of 2019 on the Procedures for Small Claims Court in resolving civil cases at the Kendari District Court, Class 1B. Data were categorized by type, analyzed qualitatively, and concluded based on findings in the field. The study reveals that not all cases are resolved within the 25-day time frame mandated by the regulation, primarily due to the difficulty of securing the attendance of all parties. Furthermore, during the settlement process, some cases cannot be confirmed as small claims until after the judge’s preliminary examination of the plaintiff’s claim, reasons, and demands. This indicates a need for broader dissemination and socialization of Supreme Court Regulation No. 4 of 2019 to prevent plaintiffs from misfiling cases as small claims for convenience. The research also recommends a thorough preliminary examination before litigation to avoid case misclassification, as exemplified by Case No. 15/Pdt.G.S/2021/PN Kdi, which was ultimately removed from the case register.

PENEGAKAN HUKUM TERHADAP TINDAK PIDANA PENIMBUNAN BAHAN BAKAR MINYAK DI KOTA KENDARI (Suatu Studi di Polresta Kendari)

Jujun Sapitra — 2025-10-31

This study aims to identify and understand the criminal sanctions imposed on perpetrators of fuel hoarding, the factors contributing to the occurrence of fuel hoarding offenses, and the efforts made to enforce the law against such acts. The research was conducted from February to April 2024 at the Kendari City Police Department (Polresta Kendari). This study was designed to be comprehensive and objective, with data collected and analyzed qualitatively, then described analytically. The findings indicate that criminal sanctions for fuel hoarding offenders refer to Law Number 22 of 2001 concerning Oil and Natural Gas. The factors contributing to fuel hoarding include technical factors, speculative motives, political-economic influences, and the significant price gap between industrial fuel and subsidized fuel.Efforts to enforce the law against fuel hoarding include: officially announcing the occurrence of fuel hoarding, rejecting or at least delaying all business feasibility decisions or activity approvals submitted by companies previously involved in fuel hoarding, rejecting or at least postponing the issuance of business permits for entrepreneurs who have committed the offense, and classifying companies found guilty of fuel hoarding as “blacklisted” entities.

UPAYA PROPAM POLDA SULTRA DALAM PENEGAKKAN KODE ETIK TERHADAP ANGGOTA POLRI YANG MELAKUKAN TINDAK PIDANA (Suatu Studi di Polda Sultra)

Muhammad Suardika — 2025-10-31

This research aims to examine the enforcement of the Indonesian National Police (Polri) Professional Code of Ethics (KEPP) against Polri members committing criminal acts within the jurisdiction of the Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police (Polda Sultra). Conducted at Polda Sultra headquarters, it employs primary and secondary data analyzed qualitatively and presented descriptively to provide a clear, directed understanding of KEPP enforcement challenges. The Professional and Security Division (Bidpropam) of Polda Sultra processed 168 KEPP violations by Polri personnel from 2018 to December 2022. Of these, 110 cases were adjudicated by the Polri Code of Ethics Commission (KKEP) sessions, while 58 remain pending. This indicates incomplete implementation of KEPP as regulated in Police Regulation No. 14 of 2020 (or related Perpol No. 7/2022 framework), reflecting suboptimal internal oversight by Bidpropam. Bidpropam faces difficulties in educating members on distinguishing internal Polri rules, such as disciplinary regulations from KEPP. Additionally, unit commanders (Ankum) have not effectively imposed sanctions on violators, hindering optimal enforcement.

Upaya Kepolisian Dalam Penanggulangan Kejahatan Pencurian Kendaraan Bermotor (Suatu Studi di Wilayah Hukum Polres Konawe)

Syahrir Syahrir — 2025-10-31

This study analyzes the causal factors behind motorcycle theft (curanmor) in Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi, during the 2020–2024 period, which shows a fluctuating trend with 89 recorded cases, an average case resolution rate of 23%, and a predominance of offenders aged 15–30 years, prosecuted under Article 363 of the Indonesian Criminal Code (KUHP). The main contributing factors include the availability of simple theft tools, high profit from stolen vehicle resale, negligence of vehicle owners, weak security measures, and lenient punishments that fail to deter offenders, as reflected in a high rate of recidivism (28%). The preventive efforts of the Konawe District Police include patrols, public education, supervision of parking attendants, the establishment of an Anti-Motorcycle Theft Task Force, and public awareness campaigns through the media. Repressive measures involve criminal investigations, special operations, and case processing in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP). The research employs a qualitative empirical juridical method through observation, interviews, and documentation, using both primary and secondary data obtained from the Konawe District Police. The study concludes that the integration of preventive and repressive approaches, supported by active community participation, is crucial to improving law enforcement effectiveness. It also recommends enhancing public awareness, improving vehicle security practices, and strengthening legal sanctions to maintain social order.

PELAKSANAAN HAK ANAK BINAAN PEMASYARAKATAN (Studi di Lembaga Pembinaan Khusus Anak Kelas II Kendari)

Susanti Susanti — 2025-10-31

Correctional institutions are an integral part of the criminal justice system, aimed at protecting the rights of detainees, juveniles, and inmates while also enhancing their personality development and independence to prevent recidivism. This study employs a descriptive qualitative method with data collected through interviews and literature review. The findings reveal that juvenile inmates have the right to education, humane treatment, healthcare services, freedom of worship, and the opportunity to reintegrate into society through rehabilitation programs. However, the implementation of these rights faces internal obstacles, including a shortage of officers with psychological backgrounds, and external challenges, such as inaccurate information provided by juveniles regarding their complaints. Improvement efforts are carried out through the involvement of the Correctional Observation Team to ensure that the rehabilitation process remains objective and accountable. This research recommends strengthening regulations governing the fulfillment of juvenile inmates’ rights and improving the quality of correctional officers to effectively and humanely support the social reintegration of juvenile inmates.

PERTANGGUNGJAWABAN PIDANA DELIK PERS SERTA PERLINDUNGAN BAGI KORBAN (Suatu Studi di Polresta Kendari)

Aripin Lapotende — 2025-10-31

The press is a vital pillar in the democratic system, serving as a channel for public aspirations and as a means of social control. This study discusses criminal liability in press-related offenses and the protection of victims in such cases, using a case study at the Polresta Kendari. The research employs a normative legal approach, analyzing both primary and secondary sources, supported by interviews and questionnaires. The findings indicate that Undang-Undang No. 40 Tahun 1999 guarantees press freedom while also regulating press responsibility and dispute resolution mechanisms. Press-related offenses arise from the dissemination of illegal ideas or opinions published through print or electronic media, often creating tension between the press and the public. Ideally, disputes involving press offenses should be resolved through non-criminal mechanisms such as the right of reply, complaints to the Dewan Pers, or civil lawsuits. The Kasus Fifi Tanang underscores the importance of law enforcement officers’ understanding of the UU Pers and the involvement of press experts to prevent injustice against journalists. The recommendations include improving legal awareness among law enforcement officers, strengthening the Dewan Pers, educating the public, and maintaining a balanced approach between criminal and non-criminal law enforcement to uphold press freedom while protecting victims.

UPAYA KEPOLISIAN DALAM MENANGGULANGI TINDAK PIDANA PROSTITUSI DENGAN MODUS OPERANDI PANTI PIJAT (Studi di Polsek Mandonga Kota Kendari)

Noerlaila Noerlaila — 2025-10-31

This study examines the police efforts to tackle the crime of prostitution using the modus operandi of massage parlors in the jurisdiction of Polsek Mandonga, Kendari City. Prostitution in places such as massage parlors, spas, and karaoke outlets has been increasing and is difficult to eradicate due to their legal business disguise and unclear legal regulations concerning the legal status of sex workers and pimps. Supporting factors include community apathy, limited job opportunities, and the influence of global culture weakening social and religious norms. The research employs a survey method with primary data collected through interviews and secondary data from literature and regulations. The findings indicate a rise in massage parlors from 5 in 2020 to 37 in 2024, with prostitution practices causing widespread adverse impacts on morality, health, social order, and the law. Countermeasures include preventive, repressive, and pre-emptive approaches, involving patrols, health and religious counseling, skills training for sex workers, and raids by law enforcement. Major obstacles are vague regulations, weak coordination among law enforcers, low community participation, and facilities supporting prostitution activities. The study recommends legal reform, enhanced collaboration among stakeholders, and increased social awareness for more effective handling.

PENCEMARAN NAMA BAIK MELALUI FACEBOOK (Studi Kasus Direktorat Reserse Kriminal Khusus Polda Sultra)

Nais Nur Hikmah — 2026-02-03

This study examines the phenomenon of defamation through social media Facebook, which has become a significant legal and social issue in Indonesia, especially in Southeast Sulawesi. Law Number 1 of 2024 on Information and Electronic Transactions alongside the Criminal Code serve as the main legal framework governing and addressing electronic defamation. This research employed a juridical empirical approach with primary data collected through interviews at the Special Criminal Investigation Directorate of the Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police and secondary data from legal literature. The findings reveal an increasing number of defamation cases on Facebook requiring serious attention from law enforcement officers. Case handling follows systematic stages including report acceptance, investigation, inquiry, and further legal proceedings despite obstacles such as content deletion, fake accounts, and limited digital forensic facilities. Social impacts are profound for both victims and perpetrators, including decreased social reputation and psychological pressure. The study advocates for strengthening law enforcement capacity, enhancing digital literacy education among the public, and improving collaboration with the Facebook platform. Additionally, restorative justice is recommended for minor cases to facilitate more effective and equitable resolutions. This research contributes valuable insights for understanding and managing defamation issues in the digital era.