Indonesia: Worker arrested for criticizing former employer: Septia Dwi Pertiwi

On 26 August 2024, Septia Dwi Pertiwi, a former worker at a tax and accounting services company in Jakarta, Indonesia, was arrested after a co-owner of her former company accused her of defamation under the Electronic Information and Transactions Law. She had criticized the company on social media for allegedly underpaying employees and neglecting their rights. She was recently detained for 25 days at the Pondok Bambu Detention Centre in Jakarta. She is now under city detention until 30 November 2024.

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