Law Development Journal
Vol 8, No 2 (2026): June 2026

Optimizing Digital Forensics for Effective Cybercrime Law Enforcement in Indonesia

Lilik Prihatini (Faculty of Law, Universitas Pakuan, Bogor)
Lasmin Alfies Sihombing (Faculty of Law, Universitas Pakuan, Bogor)
Yeni Nuraeni (Faculty of Law, Universitas Pakuan, Bogor)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the optimization of digital forensic technology in enhancing the effectiveness of cybercrime law enforcement. The research method used a descriptive-analytical qualitative approach, involving in-depth interviews with cybercrime investigators, digital forensic experts, and legal practitioners, as well as documentation studies and non-participatory observations in digital forensic laboratories. The data were analyzed using an interactive analysis model to ensure the validity and reliability of the findings through triangulation techniques. The novelty of this research lies in its focus on the practical integration of digital forensic technology within law enforcement processes, particularly in examining the relationship between technological capability, human resource competence, and regulatory readiness in supporting cybercrime investigations. The findings reveal that the effectiveness of law enforcement is strongly influenced by the quality of digital evidence handling, the availability of standardized forensic procedures, and cross-sector collaboration among institutions. Furthermore, this study identifies those technological disparities, limited institutional capacity, and the lack of continuous training programs significantly affect the consistency and accuracy of investigation outcomes. Based on the research, it is concluded that optimizing digital forensic technology requires strengthening institutional capacity, improving investigator competence, enhancing infrastructure, and developing more responsive and integrated legal frameworks to ensure effective, accountable, and sustainable cybercrime law enforcement.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ldj

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

The aims of this journal is to provide a venue for academicians, researchers and practitioners for publishing the original research articles or review articles. The focus and scope of the articles published in this journal deal with a broad range of topics, including: Criminal Law; Civil Law; ...