Indonesian comedian Daus Mini filed a formal police report at the Sentra Pelayanan Kepolisian Terpadu (SPKT) Polda Metro Jaya on Friday, August 7, 2026, targeting a social media user who allegedly stole his identity and likeness. According to Daus Mini and his attorney, Zecky Alatas, the case involves defamation and violations of the Information and Electronic Transactions Act (UU ITE) after an anonymous account used the comedian’s name and photos to distribute hateful content.
Police Report Filed Over Identity Theft and Defamation
The visit to the Jakarta police headquarters serves as a direct follow-up to an earlier open summons issued against the owner of the social media account. According to statements given by Daus Mini at the SPKT Polda Metro Jaya on August 7, 2026, the legal action became necessary after the account continued using his name and attributes without authorization.
“We want to continue the action from yesterday regarding defamation and so on. There is an account using the name Daus Mini,” Daus Mini said on Friday.
Attorney Zecky Alatas explained that the legal team waited several weeks before filing the formal complaint to give the account owner an opportunity to halt the activity. Instead of complying, the user became more active, prompting the legal team to escalate the matter under the UU ITE.
“We gave a spare time for them to think. It turns out it got worse. Today we will prove our report, the elements fit,” Zecky stated.
Zero Tolerance for Settlement After Weeks of Warnings
Legal representatives for the comedian have ruled out any possibility of an amicable settlement or peaceful resolution. Zecky emphasized that authorities and the public need to treat the incident as a serious offense, given that the warning window spanned roughly two to three weeks.
“There is no word of peace or apology because we have given a chance for about two weeks, three weeks. That’s enough,” Zecky said.
Did you know? Under Indonesia’s Information and Electronic Transactions Act (UU ITE), unauthorized use of digital identity to distribute content that triggers public discord or hatred can lead to formal criminal investigations and substantial penalties.
Hate Speech and Manufactured Controversy Target Public Figures
According to the legal team, the unauthorized account did more than simply mirror Daus Mini’s profile. The suspect allegedly fabricated controversial stances and posted content intended to attack specific ethnic groups and races, creating widespread public friction.
“The violation is someone impersonating Daus Mini. Using Daus Mini’s account, as if Daus Mini is a pro and con product, and bad-mouthing tribes, races, and others,” Zecky explained.
Daus Mini echoed these concerns, describing the anonymous individual as “Mr. X” who manipulated his official attributes and photographs to spread derogatory material and manufacture societal division.
“So there is this Mr. X, this individual, using my name attributes and also my photo. He fills the content with hate speech, and also ends up generating what is called pros and cons,” Daus Mini noted.
FAQ Section
When did Daus Mini file the police report?
Daus Mini filed the official report at the SPKT Polda Metro Jaya on Friday, August 7, 2026.
What charges are included in the police report?
The report includes allegations of defamation and violations of the Information and Electronic Transactions Act (UU ITE).
Why did the legal team refuse a peaceful settlement?
Attorney Zecky Alatas stated that they gave the account owner a grace period of two to three weeks to stop the behavior, but the user’s actions escalated instead.
What type of content did the fake account share?
According to the legal team, the account posted hate speech and derogatory content targeting specific ethnic groups and races while impersonating the comedian.
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