PERTANGGUNGJAWABAN HUKUM PIDANA TERHADAP PELAKU TINDAK PIDANA PERDAGANGAN ORANG MELALUI MEDIA ELEKTRONIK BERDASARKAN UNDANG-UNDANG NO 21 TAHUN 2007 TENTANG PEMBERANTASAN TINDAK PIDANA PERDAGANGAN ORANG

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the criminal liability of perpetrators involved in human trafficking through electronic media, based on Law No. 21 of 2007 on the Eradication of Human Trafficking. The method used is normative juridical research with an approach based on relevant laws and regulations. The findings show that perpetrators can be held criminally liable under two offenses: the offense of human trafficking in accordance with the Anti-Trafficking Law and the offense of misuse of information technology based on the ITE Law. The penalties for these offenses include a maximum prison sentence of 15 years and a fine of up to IDR 600,000,000 for human trafficking, and a maximum prison sentence of 6 years and a fine of up to IDR 1,000,000,000 for the misuse of information technology. These penalties aim to provide a deterrent effect and raise public awareness of the severity of this crime. Law enforcement against human trafficking via social media faces several challenges, including organized crime, the victims' and society's fear of reporting, and weak inter-agency coordination. Therefore, a more comprehensive and integrated effort involving the government, law enforcement agencies, and the public is required to effectively combat this crime.