Indonesia signs the UN Convention against Cybercrime
24 September 2026
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono signed the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime at UN Headquarters in New York on 24 September 2026.
He signed it while leading Indonesia's delegation to the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.
With the signature Indonesia joined 90 other signatories of the convention.
The convention sets a framework for international cooperation against cybercrime, including the sharing of electronic evidence.
Indonesia said it will help its law enforcement act against online scams, online gambling and child sexual abuse material.
The convention enters into force 90 days after the 40th instrument of ratification is deposited; Indonesia's next step is ratification.
In plain words
Ratification Ratification — The formal act by which a state agrees to be legally bound by a treaty it has signed.