Rahmat Wibowo accused tech influencers Ibrahim Arief, Petra Barus, and other IT professionals of relentlessly harassing and cyberbullying him for 2.5 years, claiming the abuse caused his bipolar disorder diagnosis, presenting no evidence of a causal link.
| ID | ev-20260519-002 |
|---|---|
| Source | Rahmat Wibowo LinkedIn |
| Targets | Ibrahim Arief Petra Novandi Barus |

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<® When Your Harassers Are Tech
Influencers & IT Professionals
For the past 2.5 years, | have been
relentlessly targeted by prominent figures in
Indonesia's tech ecosystem:
- Ibrahim Arief (linked to the alleged
Chromebook corruption case)
- Petra Barus
~ and several other IT “experts”
What began as public attacks on social
media quickly escalated. They openly used
their company logos and official names to
justify the harassment, repeatedly labeling
me with "FOMO" in threads visible to
thousands.
The constant public shaming, coordinated
pile-ons, and abuse of their influence didn’t
just hurt my reputation it broke my mental
health. | was eventually diagnosed with
bipolar disorder directly as a result of this
sustained psychological pressure.
[never imagined that people who position
themselves as thought leaders in technology
would weaponize their platforms, their
brands, and their networks this way.
This post isn't about revenge.
It’s about accountability.
When influencers and professionals use their
power to destroy someone's peace and
mental well-being, the entire industry needs
to take notice. Cyberbullying doesn’t stop
being bullying just because it happens in
tech circles or comes with a company logo.
If you've ever been on the receiving end of
influencer-led harassment, or if you're a
leader who genuinely cares about creating a
healthier tech community in Indonesi. | see
you. You're not alone.
Let's stop normalizing this behavior.
PT Javan Cipta Solusi
Kuncie
SawitPRO
INA Digital Edu
EAGLYS Inc.
#MentalHealthMatters #CyberHarassment
#Techindonesia #DigitalEthics
#StopTheBullying #AccountabilityinTech