PENCEMARAN NAMA BAIK MELALUI FACEBOOK (Studi Kasus Direktorat Reserse Kriminal Khusus Polda Sultra)

Abstract

This study examines the phenomenon of defamation through social media Facebook, which has become a significant legal and social issue in Indonesia, especially in Southeast Sulawesi. Law Number 1 of 2024 on Information and Electronic Transactions alongside the Criminal Code serve as the main legal framework governing and addressing electronic defamation. This research employed a juridical empirical approach with primary data collected through interviews at the Special Criminal Investigation Directorate of the Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police and secondary data from legal literature. The findings reveal an increasing number of defamation cases on Facebook requiring serious attention from law enforcement officers. Case handling follows systematic stages including report acceptance, investigation, inquiry, and further legal proceedings despite obstacles such as content deletion, fake accounts, and limited digital forensic facilities. Social impacts are profound for both victims and perpetrators, including decreased social reputation and psychological pressure. The study advocates for strengthening law enforcement capacity, enhancing digital literacy education among the public, and improving collaboration with the Facebook platform. Additionally, restorative justice is recommended for minor cases to facilitate more effective and equitable resolutions. This research contributes valuable insights for understanding and managing defamation issues in the digital era.