Legal Aspects Of The Criminal Acts Of Online Arisan Fraud From The Perspective Of Law Number 1 Of 2024 Concerning Information And Electronic Transactions

Legal Aspects, Fraud, Online Arisan

Abstract

The recent cases of fraud are becoming increasingly disturbing. One form of fraud is  actionCriminal law regarding arisan fraud. Legal protection for arisan members against fraudulent acts using online arisan methods. This can be done by reporting it to the authorities, such as the police, and using civil channels to claim compensation. Online arisan perpetrators who fail to fulfill their promises can be subject to criminal sanctions for embezzlement (Article 372 of the Criminal Code) and/or fraud (Article 378 of the Criminal Code), as well as provisions in the ITE Law for using electronic media. Victims have the right to recover their losses through restitution or compensation, medical services, and legal assistance. Law enforcement against perpetrators of fraud using the online arisan method threatened with Article 28 paragraph (1) of the ITE Law, namely a maximum prison sentence of six years and/or a maximum fine of IDR 1,000,000,000 (one billion rupiah) in accordance with the provisions contained in Article 45 A paragraph (1) of the ITE Law. There are two differences between the Criminal Code and the ITE Law, namely in the formulation of Article 28 paragraph (1) of the ITE Law, there is no requirement for an element of benefiting oneself or others as regulated in Article 378 of the Criminal Code regarding fraud