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Police Strategy to Tackle the Crime of Online Fraud: Strategi Kepolisian Menanggulangi Tindak Pidana Penipuan Online Pratesta, Oxy Yudha; Pinem, Serimin; Zulyadi, Rizkan
Rechtsidee Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): June
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/jihr.v13i1.1055

Abstract

General Background: Social media fraud is increasingly prevalent in the digital era, causing public concern and economic losses. Specific Background: Serdang Bedagai Regency in Indonesia is particularly vulnerable due to various local contributing factors. Knowledge Gap: In-depth studies analyzing the causes, criminal modus operandi, and local law enforcement responses to social media fraud from a criminological perspective remain limited. Aims: This study aims to examine the factors contributing to social media fraud in Serdang Bedagai, identify the perpetrators' methods, and evaluate the countermeasures taken by the Serdang Bedagai Police Resort. Results: The findings reveal that fraud is driven by economic hardship, a consumerist culture, limited digital literacy, a lack of public caution, and weak governmental oversight. The common fraud schemes include fake online loans, deceptive e-commerce transactions, and fictitious prize giveaways. The local police implement both penal approaches (criminal law enforcement) and non-penal strategies (preventive, cooperative, and educational efforts) to address the issue. Novelty: This study uniquely integrates a criminological framework with a normative juridical method, offering a localized analysis of digital fraud and its law enforcement responses. Implications: The results inform the development of community-based cybersecurity policies and enhance the effectiveness of digital crime prevention and prosecution in vulnerable regions. Highlights: Highlights localized factors influencing digital fraud in Serdang Bedagai. Identifies specific criminal schemes and police countermeasures. Offers a criminological and juridical perspective for policy formulation. Keywords: Social Media Fraud, Criminology, Law Enforcement, Digital Literacy, Cybercrime Prevention
Co-Authors Abdul Hakim Siagian Abdul Kadir Abdul Lawali Hasibuan Alvin Hamzah Nasution Amrin Mulia Utama, Amrin Mulia Andika Pratama Ane Fransiska Sianipar Anggreini Atmei Lubis Arifin, Syasyain Asdi Syukur Dalimunthe Babby Hasmayni Beby Masitho Batubara Bobby Hartanto Sinaga Chairany, Dian Nitha Dahnial Saragih Dedek Efri Wibowo Dedi Harianto Denny Hardi Pranata Saragih Dessy Agustina Harahap Duha, Wiraswan Ediwarman Ediwarman Effendi, Ihsan Fahrizal S.Siagian Fitri Yanni Friska Tumanggor Friwina Magnesia Surbakti Ginting, Sejahtera Immanuel Gurning, Romiduk Hariani, Riri Rezeki Hossain, Mohammad Belayet Hutapea, Marlon Dobik Imanuel Widantara Pandia Irka Dony Hutasoit Isnaini Isnaini Isnaini Isnaini Isnaini Isnaini Ivan Roberth Sitompul Jaya Prana Pinem Jaya Syah Putra Jayenov Isak Jhovindo Sitorus Jikri Sinurat Jogi Septian Bangun Panjaitan Karonika Gurusinga Lase, Agilber Gamaliel Leonyta Rotua Lestari Aprilia LUBIS, ADELINA Lubis, Andi Hakim M. Citra Ramadhan M. Ridha Haikal M. Yusrizal Adi Syaputra M.Citra Ramadhan Mangantar Anugrah Siregar Marbun, Suhaira Marlina, Marlina Martha, Andhyka Martinu Jaya Halawa Maswandi Meher, Montayana Muazzul Muazzul Muazzul, Muazzul Mubarak, Ridho Muhammad Andika Bahri Muhammad Citra Ramadhan Muhammad Khotomi Tarigan Muhammad Raihan Rizqullah Muhammad Rifkih Alfaris Muhammad Yusuf Mulyadi , Mahmud Munawir S, Zaini Munawir, Zaini Munawir.S, Zaini Nainggolan, Parlin Nantama Mulyana Nasution, Sulhan Iqbal Nina Angelia Paulus H Sinaga Permata, Intan Namira Pinem, Srimin Posma Tumanggor Pratesta, Oxy Yudha Prayuri, Shalsya Savira Purba, Jeni Indriani Rafiqi Rahalim Raja Muda Harahap Rahmad Gaol Hasibuan Rahmadysah, Andi Rajarif Syah Akbar Simatupang Ramadhan, M. Citra Ramadhan, Muhammad Citra Regen Manik Renal Eldinata Samosir Ridha Haykal Ridho Mubarak Riswan Munthe Rizki Dwi Wira Siregar Sahari, Alpi Saragih, Denny Hardi Pranata Serimin Pinem Sharon Yudha Ginting Siahaan, Richard Sibarani, Henri Ritson Sihaloho, Jessica Angelin Simanungkalit, Monica Dameria Vicarista Sipayung, Jekson Siregar, Lengkap Suherman Siregar, Taufik Siti Nur Khadijah Sormin, Anggreana Elisabeth Roria Sri Pinem Sri Wahyuni Suhaidi Suhaidi Suprianto, Aldi Suprihanto Pardjanihadi Suwandi, Muhammad Ichsyan Syam, Ismail Syaputra, M. Yusrizal Adi Syaputra, Muhammad Yusrizal Adi Tanjung, Master Sahat Maruli Tuah Purba Taufik Siregar Taufik Wal Hidayat Tomy Mangaratua Butar-butar Tri Nova Eka Putri Sinamo Wenggedes Frensh Wessy Trisna Yudha Pratesta, Oxy Zhang Jing