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flag Indonesian comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono faces investigation over Netflix special mocking 2024 election, sparking free speech concerns.

flag Indonesian comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono faces a police investigation after his Netflix stand-up special *Mens Rea*, which satirizes the 2024 election and post-election politics, was reported by youth wings of major Islamic groups, Nahdlatul Ulama and Muhammadiyah. flag The complaint alleges defamation and blasphemy, though both organizations denied ties to the complainants. flag Released December 27, 2025, the special became Indonesia’s most-watched on Netflix. flag Legal experts and civil society argue the case threatens free expression, noting the material predates the new Criminal Code. flag Public sentiment remains largely supportive, with 66.1% positive reactions online. flag The Jakarta Police say the case is in preliminary stages with no witnesses questioned.

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