Rahmat Wibowo accused Oki Earlivan Sampurno of orchestrating character assassination through defamatory public statements during his ITB Alumni chairman campaign, framing the conduct as criminal defamation and slander under seven Indonesian legal articles and urging prompt legal action.
| ID | ev-20260728-058 |
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| Source | Infraloka Blog |
| Targets | Oki Earlivan Sampurno |

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Character
Assassination in the
ITB Alumni Network:
The Case Against Oki
Earlivan Sampurno
Ikatan Alumni ITB's
Politic Exposed
Rahma
Wibowo - June1,2026
Character Assassmation in
the ITB Alumni Network: The
Case Against Oki Earlivan
Sampurno
A former chairman of PPI UK allegedly
weaponised public statements to
destroy a rival's reputation all while
campaigning for chairman of Ikatan
Alumni ITB Jakarta. He has since won that
position. Indonesian law has something
to say about what happened along the
way
‘Ot EathanSampurno ‘aka Wibone
What Happened
Pengurus
PPI United Kingdom
2021-2022
Following his resignation as Chairman of
PPIUK (Persatuan Pelajar Indonesia
United Kingdom) in May 2022, Oki
Earlivan Sampurno ranas the sole
candidate for Chairman of Ikatan Alumni
ITB Jakarta a position he ultimately
secured. During that candidacy period,
The admins of the group conduct series
of public statements targeting Rahmat
Wibowo accusing him of conduct and
character traits that, according to this
analysis, were either unverifed
exaggerated, or demonstrably false.
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The fact that Oki has since assumed the
chairmanship of Ikatan Alumni ITB Jakarta
makes the alleged defamation more
consequential, not less: the statements
were disseminated precisely to shape
member perception before the vote, and
the reputational damage to Rahmat
Wibowo within the very community now
led by Okiremains unaddressed
“Any unlawfulact that brings loss to
anotherperson obligates the person who
caused the loss, due to his wrongdoing,
to compensate for such loss."
Why This Matters: The Legal
Anatomy
Indonesian law distinguishes between
defamation (penghinaan) and slander
(fitnah). Defamation carries a maximum of
9 months imprisonment: slander where
the accused cannot prove their
accusations escalates to 3 years. The use
of digital or information-technology
channels adds a further one-third to any
base sentence under Article 441
Seven separate legal articles are
activated by the alleged conduct:
KUHP 2023 Art. 433 Defamation by
Public Accusation
Any personwho by word of mouth
attacks the honor or reputation of
another person by accusing them of
something, with the intention that such
accusation be made known to the public,
shall be punished for defamation with
imprisonment fora maximum of 9 months
oramaximum fine in Category Il
Why it applies: ITB Jakarta's admin during
candidacy period attacked Rahmat's
character and integrity before an
organisational audience and Oki has
since assumed the chairmanship of that
same organisation.
KUHP 2023 Art. 434 Slander Unproven
False Accusation
If any personas referred to in Article 433
is given the opportunity to prove the truth
of the accusation but cannot prove it,
and the accusationis contrary to what
they know tobe true, they shall be
punished for slander with imprisonment
foramaximum of 3 years ora maximum
finein Category lV.
Why it applies: Should Ok fail to
substantiate each specific allegation
against Rahmat, the charges escalate
from defamation to slander tripling the
maximum sentence.
KUHP 2023 Art. 441(1) Enhancement:
Information Technology
Criminal penalties as referred to in
Articles 433 to 439 may be increased by
1/3 if committed by means of information
technology
Why it applies: Statements
disseminated via social media or
electronic documents trigger this
enhancement, adding up to one-third
atop any base sentence
KUH Perdata Art. 1372 Civil Damages for
Defamation
Civil claims regarding insult are filed to
obtain compensation for damages as
well as restoration of honor and
reputation. In assessing one another, the
judge must consider the severity of the
insult, as well as the rank, position and
capacity of both parties and the
circumstances.
Why it applies: Opens the door for
Rahmat to seek both material
compensation anda court-ordered
restoration of his public reputation.
KUH Perdata Art. 1380 Statute of
Limitations 1 Year
Claims in defamation cases expire with
the passage of one year, calculated from
the day the alleged act was committed
by the defendant and discovered by the
plaintiff,
Critical note: The clock starts from
Rahmat's discovery of the defamatory
act. Legal action shouldbe initiated
promptly to preserve all claims
Probability Analysis
This forecast draws on Indonesian court
judgment records from 2020-2026 for
defamation and slander cases in
organisational and digital contexts.
Aggravating factors including the public
nature of the statements, the serious
nature of the allegations, the professional
setting, and the pattern of conduct
during a candidacy push toward
moderate and severe outcomes
All Nine Possible Verdicts
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Key Legal Notes
Statute of Limitations (Art. 1380). All civil
claims must be filed within one year of the
date Rahmat discovered the defamatory
act. Given that the core documentation
dates to June 2022, timing
considerations are critical legal counsel
should be engaged immediately.
Proof-of-Truth Defense (Art. 440). Oki
may attempt to justify his statements by
proving their truth. This defense applies
only to objective, verifiable facts not
subjective opinions or character
assessments. Any allegation he cannot
fully substantiate shifts the classification
from defamation to the more serious
crime of slander under Article 434.
Complaint-Based Crime. Articles 433
and 434 are delik aduan (complaint
crimes). Criminal prosecution can only
proceed if Rahmat files a formal
complaint. Without it, the state cannot
prosecute making Rahmat's decision to
file decisive
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Disclaimer: This report is an independent
analysis based on legal research, article
verification, and Indonesian court
judgment records. Itis not formal legal
advice. Any legal action must be taken in
consultation with a licensed advocate
(PERADI member) experienced in criminal
and civillitigation. Probability estimates
may change based on additional
evidence, the credibility of witnesses,
judicial discretion, and developments in
Indonesian jurisprudence. Rahmat
Wibowo should consult witha licensed
attorney before taking any legal action.
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