Indonesia’s cyberbullying problem

Under fire: Victims of cyberbullying undergo significant emotional distress, rendering them more vulnerable. — The Jakarta Post/ANN

In July 2022, an 11-year-old boy in Tasikmalaya, West Java, suffered from severe depression, which led him to commit suicide after falling victim to bullying by his classmates.

The boy was coerced into engaging in a sexual act with a cat and was filmed by his classmates – who then posted the video on social media. The boy, who could not take anything to eat or drink days after the incident, passed away on July 18, 2022.