President Prabowo Targeted by Hoaxes, List of False Information Revealed

President Prabowo Subianto has become a target of hoaxes circulating on social media, with Liputan6.com's fact-checking team identifying and publicizing several pieces of false information associated with the president. Key hoaxes identified include: 1. Article falsely claiming the president asked the KPK to investigate former President Joko Widodo: Disseminated on platforms like Facebook, this fabricated article, mimicking CNBC Indonesia, alleged that President Prabowo demanded the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) investigate Joko Widodo for corruption, citing accusations of receiving 700 billion Rupiah and ministerial kickbacks. This claim is untrue. 2. False information about ordering village shops to close and promoting purchases at village cooperatives (Kopdes): Another hoax suggests President Prabowo ordered the closure of all village shops to encourage shopping at village cooperatives. There is no evidence of such a directive, and it contradicts principles of fair competition. 3. Fabricated agreement to lower Pertalite fuel price to Rp 7,000: Posts have also claimed that President Prabowo and the Minister of Finance agreed to reduce the price of Pertalite fuel from Rp 10,000 to Rp 7,000. This is also false. Liputan6.com launched its "Cek Fakta" (Fact Check) channel in 2018 to promote media literacy and is a member of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN), collaborating with Facebook. The media outlet encourages the public to report any suspicious information. In Indonesia, the spread of hoaxes and disinformation via social media has become a significant societal issue. False narratives targeting politicians and public figures can erode public trust in governance and foster social division. Fact-checking organizations play a crucial role in combating this trend, and enhancing individual media literacy is essential for maintaining a healthy information ecosystem.