Indonesia signs UN treaty to combat, prevent cybercrime
The treaty serves as a global framework to prevent and investigate cross-border cybercrime, which includes online scams, online gambling and child pornography.
Indonesia has signed a UN treaty to combat and prevent cybercrime, becoming the 91st country to endorse the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime. The convention, adopted by the UN General Assembly in December 2024, establishes a global framework to prevent and investigate cross-border cybercrime, such as online scams, online gambling, and child pornography.
Foreign Minister Sugiono signed the treaty in New York on Thursday, alongside representatives from 90 other signatory nations. The treaty, the first of its kind, aims to strengthen international cooperation in combating cybercrime, including the sharing of electronic evidence. Indonesian law enforcement agencies will benefit from the convention in strengthening their collaboration with international partners.
Indonesia has been actively involved in the negotiations since the UN ad hoc committee for the convention was established in 2019, with representatives in Vienna playing a crucial role.
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