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Indonesian Comedian Faces Police Inquiry Over Netflix Special

2/6/2026

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On February 6, Indonesian comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono was questioned by police over his Netflix special aired on December 27.
The show satirized Indonesian politics and criticized Muslim groups over mining concessions.
Police received five reports of possible blasphemy and defamation, but did not name him or press charges.
Pragiwaksono said he would cooperate with the legal process and denied wrongdoing.

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On February 6, Indonesian comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono was questioned by police over his Netflix special aired on December 27.
The show satirized Indonesian politics and criticized Muslim groups over mining concessions.
Police received five reports of possible blasphemy and defamation, but did not name him or press charges.
Pragiwaksono said he would cooperate with the legal process and denied wrongdoing.