Jakarta Police Arrest TikToker Figha Lesmana Following student Protest invitation
Jakarta, Indonesia – The Jakarta Metropolitan Police have arrested TikToker Figha Lesmana in connection with inciting student demonstrations, authorities announced Tuesday. The arrest is part of a broader investigation into riots that occurred during protests in Jakarta on August 25th and 28th, 2025.
The arrest of Lesmana, a prominent social media figure, highlights the increasing scrutiny of online activity linked to public demonstrations. Police are focusing on identifying and apprehending individuals believed to be the primary instigators of the unrest, aiming to deter future disruptions and maintain public order. to date, 43 individuals have been named as suspects in the case, including 42 adults and one minor.
According to Kombes Pol Ade ary,head of Public Relations for the Jakarta Metropolitan Police,six suspects – identified by initials DMR,MS,SH,Ka,Rap,and FL – were initially arrested for allegedly spreading inflammatory content on social media platforms,encouraging students to engage in rioting during the demonstrations.
“The six perpetrators were arrested after the Anarchist Task Force Gakkum conducted an investigation…and found a number of evidence and information that made us determine the suspect,” Ary stated. DMR was apprehended in East Jakarta on September 1st, while MS was arrested at Jakarta Metropolitan Police headquarters the following day while accompanying DMR. further arrests included SH in Bali, RAP in Palmerah (West Jakarta), and FL by the Metro Jaya Police Siber Investigation Directorate.
Authorities continue to investigate the riots and seek to identify additional individuals involved in inciting violence. The case underscores the challenges law enforcement faces in monitoring and responding to online calls for protest and potential unrest.