JAKARTA - Minister of Human Rights, Natalius Pigai, is considering legal action against the spread of false information or hoaxes that mention his name on various digital platforms.
This step was taken following the widespread circulation of misleading narratives on social media and triggering misunderstandings among the public.
Pigai firmly denied a number of statements that were associated with him, especially regarding corruption issues and the hard water spraying case. He ensured that he had never made such statements, either in official forums or public communications.
"Hoaks! I emphasize that this is not my statement. Whoever produces and disseminates false news is against the law," said Pigai in his statement in Jakarta, Thursday (26/3/2026).
A Series of Hoaxes Circulating
The Ministry of Human Rights identified several widely spread false narratives, including: The claim that Pigai said "Yaqut is corrupt according to procedures and does not violate human rights".
The statement said he supported the decision of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to make all corruption detainees as house detainees.
There is also a narrative that states the case of pouring hard water is a "foolishness of the victim" and has nothing to do with human rights.
Pigai emphasized that all of the quotes were not true and he never said them in any context.
In recent days, the Ministry of Human Rights has conducted a search for the source of the hoax spread. The result, a number of social media accounts were found to be suspected of being involved, both on Instagram and Facebook.
According to Pigai, the spread of this false information not only misleads the public, but also has the potential to cause confusion and damage public trust in state institutions.
Pigai stated that his party was studying legal steps that could be taken, including the possibility of reporting the makers and spreaders of hoaxes to law enforcement.
This step is said to be part of the country's efforts to keep the digital space healthy and protect the public from the dangers of disinformation.
The Ministry of Human Rights also appealed to the public to be more wise in receiving and disseminating information. The public is asked to always verify the source of information before sharing it.
In addition, the public is encouraged to refer to official government channels to get accurate and accountable information.
The Ministry of Human Rights emphasized its commitment to maintaining the openness of credible public information while encouraging the creation of a healthy, ethical, and responsible digital communication ecosystem.
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