PENEGAKAN HUKUM DEEPFAKE DI POLDA JAWA TIMUR SEBAGAI BENTUK KEJAHATAN SIBER

Abstract

The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence has introduced new threats of deepfake technology, which utilizes machine learning to realistically manipulate audio, images, and video content. The misuse of deepfake in Indonesia has led to various cybercrimes, including fraud, sexual harassment, defamation, violation of privacy and dissemination of hoaxes. This study aims to analyze legal basis employed by investigators at East Java Regional Police in enforcing criminal law against deepfake-related offenses and to identify countermeasures undertaken. 

The research adopts an empirical legal method with a descriptive qualitative approach. Primary data were obtained through interviews with investigators from the Cybercrime Directorate and victims, while secondary data were collected through a literature review. The findings reveal that the East Java Regional Police apply several legal frameworks, including the Law on Sexual Violence Crimes, the Law on Electronic Information and Transactions, the Indonesian Penal Code (KUHP), and potentially the Law on Personal Data Protection. Countermeasures, preventive efforts such as cyber patrols, public education, and complaint channels, and repressive measures including investigation, prosecution, arrest of perpetrators, and submission of case files to the public prosecutor.  Nevertheless, law enforcement face challenges, including absence of specific regulations, difficulties in digital evidence collection, limited facilities and infrastructure, and low public awareness. This study recommends establishment of specific regulations on deepfake, capacity building for investigators, strengthening of digital forensic infrastructure.

Keywords: Deepfake, Cybercrime, East Java Regional Police Cyber Investigation Directorate.