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| Indonesian Influencer Viska Dhea and Ex-BUMN Employee Sentenced to 17 Months in Prison for Pornography Case. |
The controversial case involving Indonesian influencer Viska Dhea Ramadhani and her boyfriend, former state-owned enterprise (BUMN) employee Ichlas Budhi Pratama, has reached its conclusion at the Gresik District Court.
In a verdict delivered on June 25, the court found both Viska, a 26-year-old model from Sidoarjo, and Ichlas guilty of violating Indonesia’s pornography law. Chief Judge Bagus Tranggono led the session and laid out how their relationship began through a mutual friend. The couple first met at a restaurant in Surabaya, exchanged WhatsApp numbers, and eventually entered into a romantic relationship.
“They started chatting and continued their relationship as boyfriend and girlfriend,” said Judge Bagus during the hearing.
The court revealed that the two had recorded themselves engaging in sexual acts at various hotels in Surabaya and Gresik. These recordings, made with mutual consent, were stored on Ichlas’s phone. Things took a turn when Ichlas’s wife discovered the videos and forwarded them to Viska’s husband as well as several BUMN executives in Gresik.
Key Details from the Court’s Verdict
According to Judge Bagus, the legal elements required to prove the charges were clearly met. The court considered the case serious due to its potential impact on public morality and decency. However, certain mitigating factors were also taken into account, including the fact that both defendants are the main financial supporters of their families and had shown willingness to resolve the issue amicably.
The final verdict included:
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17 months in prison
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A fine of IDR 30 million (around USD 1,850), or one additional month in jail if unpaid
This ruling aligns with the demands previously submitted by the public prosecutor, Paras. The court found the pair guilty under Article 29 in conjunction with Article 4(1), or Article 34 in conjunction with Article 8 of Law No. 44 of 2008 on Pornography.
Legal Options Still Open
Although the court has issued its decision, the ruling is not yet final. Both Viska and Ichlas have opted to “take time to consider” whether they will appeal or accept the verdict.
Their legal counsel expressed respect for the court’s decision but noted that further discussions with their clients and their families would determine the next steps.
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