Penegakan Hukum atas Cybercrime dalam Wilayah Polda Sumatera Utara

Abstract

Cybercrime can be interpreted as an illegal computer-mediated activity that can be carried out through a global electronic network. In computer networks such as the internet, the problem of crime is increasingly complex because of its broad scope. Law No. 19 of 2016 concerning Amendments to Law no. 11 of 2008 concerning Information and Electronic Transactions has regulated a number of issues and discussions regarding CyberCrime. The problem discussed in this study is whether Law No. 19 of 2016 concerning changes to law no. 11 of 2008 concerning information and electronic transactions accommodatively regulates criminal acts that are categorized as cybercrime, how are the forms of cybercrime that often occur in the North Sumatra Regional Police area, how is cybercrime law enforcement by the police in the North Sumatra Regional Police area. The research method used in this study is normative legal research which is then supported by additional data or empirical elements. The results of this study can be seen, namely Law No. 19 of 2016 concerning Information and Electronic Transactions concerning changes to Law No. 11 of 2008 concerning Information and Electronic Transactions which have been quite normatively accommodative in responding to the needs of the community in carrying out activities in the cyber world. The forms of cybercrime that often occur in the North Sumatra Regional Police are defamation, online gambling and immoral content. Law enforcement by the police initially receives reports or complaints related to cyber-related issues, then carries out investigations in establishing the status of the reported party as a suspect in law enforcement of cybercrime acts which are carried out after clear evidence exists and can be linked directly to the reported party or direct action.