Alonni Wells
Cybersecurity 201S
Oct 15, 2025

Cybercrime Law in Indonesia
The article talks about how Indonesia is dealing with cybercrime, which means crimes
that happen using the internet or technology. It focuses on the Information and Electronic
Transactions Law (ITE Law), which was made in 2008 to help control crimes online. Even
though this law covers many types of cybercrimes like online pornography, defamation,
gambling, cyberstalking, threats, hate speech, fake news, hacking, and illegal access to computer
systems, there are still problems with how it is used and enforced. For example, law enforcement
sometimes lacks the skills and tools needed to catch cybercriminals. One case described involved
a woman in Jakarta who lost all her money after falling for a phishing scam. The police struggled
to catch the criminal because of fake contact details and weak evidence. Another example was a
hacker named “Bjorka” who leaked government data but was not prosecuted due to unclear laws.
To address these issues, Indonesia passed a new law in 2024 that updated the ITE Law. The
changes include better personal data protection, stronger rules about digital identity to prevent
fraud, and new duties for companies to protect children online. These updates aim to make the
internet safer and help law enforcement fight cybercrime more effectively. However, the article
points out that changing the law alone is not enough. Better coordination between government
agencies, more public education on internet safety, and stronger cooperation with other countries
are also necessary since many cybercrimes happen across borders. In conclusion, the article
shows that Indonesia is making progress in updating its cybercrime laws but still faces many
challenges. The new legal changes are a positive step, eventhough more efforts are needed to
protect citizens and create a safer online environment. The article also suggests that learning
from other countries experiences and continuing research could help Indonesia improve its
cybercrime laws even further.

https://cybercrimejournal.com/menuscript/index.php/cybercrimejournal/article/view/474
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