Indonesian minister and police chief pledge joint action against online threats
Communications and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid and Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto agreed to deepen cooperation to combat cybercrime and misinformation.
At Jakarta's police headquarters, Communications and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid met with National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto to discuss strengthening Indonesia's online safety framework. Hafid warned of evolving threats including data trafficking, online fraud, illegal gambling, pornography, cyberbullying, misinformation and hoaxes, and stressed the ministry's reliance on law-enforcement partnership.
She praised Polri's recent successes in dismantling cross-border gambling networks and protecting base transceiver stations. Suyudi affirmed the police's commitment to a cautious yet rapid response to cybercrime, citing the urgency of tackling fraud, gambling and romance scams to safeguard national security. Both officials pledged to intensify joint efforts to curb misinformation and create a safer digital environment for citizens.
Why it matters
Coordinated action between government and police aims to protect Indonesians from growing online crimes and misinformation.
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