This is the Main Cause of Thuggery in Indonesia

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "Got Scammed After Helping Someone In Need", you may read also "Four Islands That Were Part of the Polemic Officially Become Aceh Region" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'This is the Main Cause of Thuggery in Indonesia'.

Thuggery is a scourge for Indonesian society. Not only for citizens, but also for business people. In Indonesia, thuggery is not a new thing. This phenomenon has been going on for a long time. The 10th and 12th Vice President, Jusuf Kalla, assessed that thuggery is not only about crime. But it also reflects the current economic conditions. "But the big reason is the economy, they don't work. Imagine if they worked, where would they go to extort people in the market?" he said.[1]

According to him, Indonesia's economic slowdown has caused a negative cycle. Starting from a decrease in purchasing power which causes reduced production and causes a wave of layoffs. "Purchasing power has decreased, because there are many layoffs, trade is not good, people don't go to restaurants, people don't shop, people don't buy cars. There has been a decrease in purchasing power, ability. Many children cannot pay their tuition fees, because their parents may have been laid off, the effects are widespread," he said. JK assessed that eradicating thuggery is not enough just by enforcing the law. However, economic conditions must also be improved so that people get income from decent jobs. "So we have to overcome both. Economic improvement, make the nation effective. Then of course, the crime problem must be overcome," he said.[2] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "JK Ungkap Biang Kerok Banyak Preman di Indonesia", www.cnbcindonesia.com, Zahwa Madjid, 26 May 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 20 Juni 2025, Link: https://www.cnbcindonesia.com/news/20250526184355-4-636418/jk-ungkap-biang-kerok-banyak-preman-di-indonesia

2. Ibid.