accused of being part of the individualist-nihilist “Chaos Star” network, which is a fabrication created by the police for the purpose of their prosecution. The police claim that the imprisoned comrades were radicalised by ‘Leaders’ and funded by foreign anarchist organisations. The cops point to the existence of banners, flags, books, pamphlets and music, which is in the possession of the detainees, as commonly held items denotative of membership of this “Chaos Star” organisation. Some of the comrades are accused of serious direct actions such as molotov attacks, arson, riot, property destruction, etc. Lastly some of the comrades are accused of instigation, either online, for their blogs or social medias or for their ‘prominent’ role.
Trial status
The charges against the all suspects include violations of Articles 187 and/or 170 and/or 406, and/or Article 1 (1) of the Emergency Law No. 12 of 1951, with a maximum prison sentence of up to 20 years. Additionally, they may be charged under Article 45a (2) in conjunction with Article 28 (2) of Law No. 1 of 2024, which amends Law No. 11 of 2008 on Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE), and/or Article 170 of the Penal Code, and/or Article 406 of the Penal Code, and/or Article 66 of Law No. 24 of 2009 on the National Flag, Language, Emblems, and National Anthem. The punishment could be up to 6 years in prison. For provocation, they can also be charged under Article 45a (2) in conjunction with Article 28 (2) of Law No. 1 of 2024, which amends Law No. 11 of 2008 on ITE, with a maximum sentence of 6 years and/or a fine of up to IDR 1,000,000,000 (one billion rupiah).
