Indonesian pop star faces 12 years in prison for sex tape scandal

[News_Editor]

Indonesian pop star faces 12 years in prison for sex tape scandal

2010-11-22 23:25:09 GMT+7 (ICT)

JAKARTA, INDONESIA (BNO NEWS) -- Indonesian pop star Nasriel Irham on Monday appeared in court after two homemade sex tapes released on various websites resulted in him being charged under Indonesia's 2008 Anti-Pornography Law.

Irham, 29, who is also known as Ariel, is suspected of appearing in two separate homemade sex tapes involving his current girlfriend, TV presenter Luna Maya, 27, who accompanied Irham to court, and actress Cut Tari, 33, known for her roles in Indonesian soap operas.

All three have denied accusations, but only Irham - who has been in custody since surrendering to police on June 22 - is facing charges, which include distribution of pornography.

Irham, frontman for Indonesian music group "Peterpan," has been dubbed by various media outlets as "Peterporn," as the scandal has stirred Indonesians nationwide.

While the hard-line Islamic People's Forum demand harsh punishment against Irham, several hundred fans gathered outside the court, screaming in support of his liberation.

If convicted, Irham could be facing a prison term of up to 12 years and a fine of up to Rr 6 billion ($672,000).

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[TAWP]

Once again intolerance shows its ugly face...

[tuky]

It wasn't even a decent tape.

Hate to think what wouyld happen if they ever caught me for some of the stuff I have done

[Ducklover]

partly his fault

he screwed the wrong women!! one of them is the wife of a well known lawyer or political figure and another one is the wife of an owner of a big massage parlor/karaoke in Jakarta, the rest are just actresses !!!