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Understanding the Dynamic of Fake Accounts to Combat Hoax Dissemination

Lex Scientia Law Review · Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025) · pp. 1364–1401

DOI
10.15294/lslr.v9i1.4283
ISSN
2598-9685, 2598-9677
Published
2025-05-31
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0

Abstract

The prevalence of hoaxes in Indonesia is not a new phenomenon. Over the past three years, there has been a consistent increase in the dissemination of hoaxes across various platforms in the country. Furthermore, with the onset of the pandemic, the spread of hoaxes related to Covid-19 has become particularly rampant. In 2021 itself, the Ministry of Communications and Informatics identified and debunked a total of 723 hoaxes pertaining to Covid-19. This research paper aims to examine the current state of hoax dissemination in Indonesia and identify the key factors contributing to their spread. The study adopts a normative legal research approach, drawing on data derived from books, journals, relevant laws, and regulations. The findings reveal that social media platforms play a significant role in the proliferation of hoaxes throughout Indonesia. The presence of numerous anonymous or fake accounts facilitates the easy dissemination of hoaxes via social media. Moreover, the lack of due diligence in verifying and fact-checking information creates a loophole that allows hoaxes to circulate within the community. In order to address this issue effectively, it is crucial to implement measures that target the root causes of hoax dissemination. This includes the development of stricter regulations and enforcement mechanisms to combat the creation and spread of hoaxes, particularly on social media platforms. By comprehensively understanding the dynamics and factors influencing the spread of hoaxes in Indonesia, policymakers, law enforcement agencies, and the general public can work together to combat this pressing issue.

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Reyhand Batara LubisUniversitas Muhammadiyah Kendari1
Ma’ruf AkibUniversitas Muhammadiyah Kendari1
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Meline Gerarita SitompulAffiliation unknown1
Usman UsmanUniversitas Syiah Kuala1
Elly SudartiAffiliation unknown1
Riana Devi LestariAffiliation unknown1
József HajdúUniversity of Szeged1
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Rizki HabibulahAffiliation unknown1

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