<![CDATA[The rapid expansion of internet access in rural areas has brought both benefits and vulnerabilities, particularly regarding digital crime. In rural communities such as Simego Village, low digital literacy creates a significant gap between technology adoption and legal awareness. This community engagement activity aims to enhance legal awareness and digital literacy regarding Cyber Law (UU ITE) and the risks of online gambling (judol) among residents of Simego Village. The intervention applied a participatory learning approach using case-based learning, involving 30 residents, including village officials, community leaders, and local youth. Evaluation was conducted through pre-test and post-test instruments to measure the change in legal comprehension. The findings reveal a significant increase in the average score of participants' understanding, rising from 30 (low category) during the pre-test to 85 (high category) in the post-test, representing an increase of 183.3%. The interactive discussion highlighted that rural residents previously suffered from misconceptions, believing that provisions regarding online gambling (Article 27 paragraph 2 of UU ITE) only targeted site owners or bookmakers, without realizing that sharing promotion links or lending bank accounts also carries criminal liability. The activity successfully transformed public perception and strengthened preventive awareness against digital crime. In conclusion, case-based legal education effectively bridges the gap between normative cyber regulations and rural society.]]>
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