LAW ENFORCEMENT AGAINST ONLINE PROSTITUTION CRIMES THROUGH THE MICHAT APPLICATION =============================== PENEGAKAN HUKUM TERHADAP TINDAK PIDANA PROSTITUSI ONLINE MELALUI APLIKASI MICHAT

NIXXON RIAN P. SIAHAAN, NPM 2202400102 (2026) LAW ENFORCEMENT AGAINST ONLINE PROSTITUTION CRIMES THROUGH THE MICHAT APPLICATION =============================== PENEGAKAN HUKUM TERHADAP TINDAK PIDANA PROSTITUSI ONLINE MELALUI APLIKASI MICHAT. Tugas_Akhir (Artikel) : International Journal of Science and Environment (SIGn Jurnal Hukum) Sinta 4, 6 (1). pp. 282-287. ISSN 2685-8606 (e-ISSN) / 2685-8614 (p-ISSN)

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Abstract

Kepahiang District Court Decision Number 129/Pid.Sus/2021/PN Kph analyzed the application of electronic evidence in the investigation of online prostitution through the MiChat application by the Kepahiang Police. Defendants Sanelia Amelia and Monicxa Caroline were proven to have violated Article 45 paragraph (1) in conjunction with Article 27 paragraph (1) of Law No. 19 of 2016 concerning ITE in conjunction with Article 55 paragraph (1)¹ of the Criminal Code, with a prison sentence of 1 year and 3 months each. The main evidence includes the MiChat status ("open booking" of PSK), Messenger/WhatsApp chat, and digital forensics of the Oppo A12 cellphone which confirmed the communication history and distribution of information violating morality. This normative legal research shows the effectiveness of electronic evidence equivalent to Article 184 of the Criminal Procedure Code in conjunction with Articles 5 & 44 of the ITE Law, through chain of custody verification and forensic expert testimony. Challenges include the potential for data manipulation, overcome by the Digital Evidence First Responder method. This ruling strengthens the jurisprudence of cyber evidence in Indonesia, emphasizing the increased capacity of investigators for similar cases.The analysis focused on the role of electronic evidence such as status updates on the MiChat app containing codes offering sexual services, Messenger and WhatsApp conversation histories proving collaboration between the perpetrators, and digital photos used as "offered goods." This electronic evidence, obtained through digital forensic examination, served as the basis for the Panel of Judges' conclusion that the elements of "distributing, transmitting, and/or making accessible electronic information containing indecent content" were met. Keywords : Michat; Prostitution And Electronic Evidence. =============================================================================================== Putusan Pengadilan Negeri Kepahiang Nomor 129/Pid.Sus/2021/PN Kph menganalisis penerapan alat bukti elektronik dalam penyidikan prostitusi online melalui aplikasi MiChat oleh Polres Kepahiang. Terdakwa Sanelia Amelia dan Monicxa Caroline terbukti melanggar Pasal 45 ayat (1) jo Pasal 27 ayat (1) UU No. 19 Tahun 2016 tentang ITE jo Pasal 55 ayat (1)¹ KUHP, dengan pidana penjara masing masing 1 tahun 3 bulan. Bukti utama mencakup status MiChat ("open booking" PSK), chat Messenger/WhatsApp, dan forensik digital HP Oppo A12 yang mengonfirmasi riwayat komunikasi serta distribusi informasi melanggar kesusilaan. Penelitian yuridis normatif ini menunjukkan efektivitas alat bukti elektronik setara dengan Pasal 184 KUHAP jo Pasal 5 & 44 UU ITE, melalui verifikasi chain of custody dan keterangan ahli forensik. Tantangan meliputi potensi manipulasi data, diatasi dengan metode Digital Evidence First Responder. Putusan ini memperkuat yurisprudensi pembuktian siber di Indonesia, menekankan peningkatan kapasitas penyidik untuk kasus serupa. Analisis difokuskan pada peran alat bukti elektronik seperti status pada aplikasi MiChat yang berisi kode penawaran jasa seks, riwayat percakapan di Messenger dan WhatsApp yang membuktikan kolaborasi antar pelaku, serta foto digital yang digunakan sebagai "barang tawaran". Bukti-bukti elektronik ini, yang diperoleh melalui pemeriksaan forensik digital, menjadi fondasi bagi Majelis Hakim untuk menyimpulkan terpenuhinya unsur-unsur "mendistribusikan, mentransmisikan, dan/atau membuat dapat diaksesnya Informasi Elektronik yang memiliki muatan melanggar kesusilaan". Keywords : Michat; Prostitusi; Alat Bukti Elektronik

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Michat; Prostitution And Electronic Evidence. ======================= Michat; Prostitusi; Alat Bukti Elektronik
Subjects:	K Law > K Law (General)
Divisions:	Fakultas Hukum > Hukum
Depositing User:	Unnamed user with email repository@ulb.ac.id
Date Deposited:	11 May 2026 09:16
Last Modified:	12 May 2026 04:00
URI:	http://repository.ulb.ac.id/id/eprint/2270

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