Owners Of The United Nations' Account Become Suspects Of The Spread Of Porn Videos For Minors

Dirreskrimsus Kombes Dwi Subagio di Mako Ditreskrimsus Polda Jateng/ Foto: Doc. Polda Jateng

JAKARTA - RS (30), a resident of Kebumen Regency, was arrested along with a number of evidence related to the distribution of pornographic content. Dirreskrimsus Kombes Dwi Subagio at the Central Java Police Ditreskrimsus Mako, Tuesday, July 23, said that the arrest of the perpetrators began with reports from the public which stated the widespread spread of video pornography for children.

"Our public reports follow up with searches on social media. The search results from the Cyber Team found a Facebook account with the name 'United Nations' and led to the perpetrator with the initials RS," said Kombes Pol Dwi Subagio, in a written statement, Tuesday, July 23.

RS perpetrators use the mode of directing potential buyers of immoral videos to join the Telegram group and provide technical payments. The group members are then divided into several categories according to the needs of potential buyers, ranging from Rp. 100,000 for adult actor immoral content to Rp. 300 thousand for child immoral content.

"The perpetrator has been carrying out this activity since 2023, getting turnover from the sale of this pornographic video content of Rp. 12 million per month. He doesn't have other jobs, just looks for and downloads immoral video content and distributes it," he explained.

The perpetrator of the hospital admitted that he had been selling pornographic content since 2023. He mentioned that the pornographic content that was sold was not the result of its production but was a video download from the internet.

"I initially looked at other groups and then I joined in. Make daily food income. A month can get Rp12 million. I download it every day on Telegram," said RS.

Dirreskrimsus Polda Central Java appealed to the public to wisely use smartphones and social media. Developed technology should be used positively, such as getting closer to friendship and facilitating communication and social activities.

"We urge the public to be wiser, the technology on smartphones so as not to be misused. It is better to use it to record moments of happiness and togetherness with family or relatives than to use it to make immoral videos. The threat of severe punishment awaits the perpetrators who created and spread immoral video content," he said.

In order to account for his actions, the hospital is curled up in the Central Java Police detention cell for further processing. For his actions, the perpetrator was charged with the Law on Information and Electronic Transactions with articles 27 paragraphs 1 and 45 paragraph 1 and the Law on Child Pornography with article 4 paragraph 1 and article 29. The criminal threats faced are at least 6 months in prison and a maximum of 12 years in prison, as well as a fine of at least Rp250 million and a maximum of Rp6 billion.

In a separate statement from the Central Java Police Chief, Inspector General Ahmad Luthfi, stated that firm action against perpetrators of sexual crimes was part of an effort to protect the younger generation from the negative impact of technology, he also conveyed a message to commemorate National Children's Day.

"We continue to try to protect our children from the threat of sexual crimes," said the Kapolda.

"Children are the hope of our future. Our common task is to protect them from all forms of exploitation and violence. I invite the whole community to play an active role in maintaining the safety and welfare of our children. Let's use technology wisely and build a positive environment for the next generation of the nation," concluded Inspector General of Police Ahmad Luthfi.

With this arrest, the Central Java Police showed their commitment to eradicating sexual crimes against children and maintaining the morale and security of the community. This year's National Children's Day commemoration is an important momentum to remind all parties of shared responsibility in protecting children from the threat of crime.