Challenges and Solutions for Law Enforcement in Handling Online Pornography and Prostitution Crimes

Sarip Hidayat(1email)


(1) Faculty of Law, Universitas Kuningan, Kuningan, Indonesia
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Abstract


Introduction: The development of digital technology has pushed the emergence of various forms of cybercrime, including criminal acts of pornography and online prostitution which are increasingly rampant in Indonesia. This crime not only impacts the morality of society, but also gives rise to serious challenges in the process of law enforcement.

Purposes of the Research: This research aims to identify various challenges faced by law enforcement apparatus in uncovering and handling criminal acts mentioned, as well as offering strategic solutions that can be applied.

Methods of the Research: The method used in this study is a normative legal approach with analysis to regulatory legislation, literature studies, and actual cases.

Results Main Findings of the Research: Research results show that challenges main covering weakness regulation, limited source Power humans and technology, anonymity of actors in the digital world, as well as lack of Work The same international. To overcome the problem said, legal reform is needed, increasing capacity of law enforcers, utilization of digital forensic technology, as well as a collaborative inter-agency and participation society approach. With a comprehensive and adaptive strategy, it is hoped that law enforcement against criminal acts of online pornography and prostitution can be more effective and sustainable.

Keywords


Enforcement Law; Pornography; Prostitution; Cybercrime; Solutions Law


DOI


10.47268/pamali.v5i3.3397

Published


2025-12-16

How To Cite


APA: Hidayat, S. (2025). Challenges and Solutions for Law Enforcement in Handling Online Pornography and Prostitution Crimes. PAMALI: Pattimura Magister Law Review, 5(3), 556-565. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47268/pamali.v5i3.3397.
IEEE: S. Hidayat, "Challenges and Solutions for Law Enforcement in Handling Online Pornography and Prostitution Crimes", Pamali Pattimura Magister Law Rev., vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 556-565, Dec. 2025. Accessed on: Dec. 18, 2025. [Online]. Available DOI: https://doi.org/10.47268/pamali.v5i3.3397
Harvard: Hidayat, S., (2025). "Challenges and Solutions for Law Enforcement in Handling Online Pornography and Prostitution Crimes". PAMALI: Pattimura Magister Law Review, Volume 5(3), pp. 556-565. [Online]. Available DOI: https://doi.org/10.47268/pamali.v5i3.3397 (Accessed on: 18 December 2025)
Chicago: Hidayat, Sarip. "Challenges and Solutions for Law Enforcement in Handling Online Pornography and Prostitution Crimes." PAMALI: Pattimura Magister Law Review 5, no. 3 (November 19, 2025): 556-565. Accessed December 18, 2025. doi:10.47268/pamali.v5i3.3397
Vancouver: Hidayat S. Challenges and Solutions for Law Enforcement in Handling Online Pornography and Prostitution Crimes. Pamali Pattimura Magister Law Rev. [Internet]. 2025 Dec 16 [cited 2025 Dec 18];5(3):556-565. Available from: https://doi.org/10.47268/pamali.v5i3.3397
MLA 8th: Hidayat, Sarip. "Challenges and Solutions for Law Enforcement in Handling Online Pornography and Prostitution Crimes." PAMALI: Pattimura Magister Law Review, vol. 5, no. 3, 19 Nov. 2025, pp. 556-565, doi:10.47268/pamali.v5i3.3397. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
BibTeX:
@article{pamali3397,
		author = {Sarip Hidayat},
		title = {Challenges and Solutions for Law Enforcement in Handling Online Pornography and Prostitution Crimes},
		journal = {PAMALI: Pattimura Magister Law Review},
		volume = {5},
		number = {3},
		year = {2025},
		keywords = {Enforcement Law; Pornography; Prostitution; Cybercrime; Solutions Law},
		abstract = {Introduction: The development of digital technology has pushed the emergence of various forms of cybercrime, including criminal acts of pornography and online prostitution which are increasingly rampant in Indonesia. This crime not only impacts the morality of society, but also gives rise to serious challenges in the process of law enforcement.Purposes of the Research: This research aims to identify various challenges faced by law enforcement apparatus in uncovering and handling criminal acts mentioned, as well as offering strategic solutions that can be applied.Methods of the Research: The method used in this study is a normative legal approach with analysis to regulatory legislation, literature studies, and actual cases.Results Main Findings of the Research: Research results show that challenges main covering weakness regulation, limited source Power humans and technology, anonymity of actors in the digital world, as well as lack of Work The same international. To overcome the problem said, legal reform is needed, increasing capacity of law enforcers, utilization of digital forensic technology, as well as a collaborative inter-agency and participation society approach. With a comprehensive and adaptive strategy, it is hoped that law enforcement against criminal acts of online pornography and prostitution can be more effective and sustainable.},
				issn = {2775-5649},		pages = {556--565}			doi = {10.47268/pamali.v5i3.3397},
				url = {https://fhukum.unpatti.ac.id/jurnal/pamali/article/view/3397}
		}
		
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