The individuals "caught" can face charges under pornography or public indecency laws.

The obsession with mesum scandals highlights a significant gap in Indonesian social discourse: the lack of comprehensive sex education. When "NAVSU" (lust) is treated solely as a taboo to be shamed rather than a human impulse to be managed through education and privacy, the cycle of scandal continues.

The "kepergok" culture has moved from physical neighborhoods to the internet. This digital vigilantism often results in "doxing," where the individuals involved have their identities, workplaces, and families exposed to millions. The Role of "UU ITE" and Legal Consequences

In the Indonesian digital landscape, the word kepergok (caught in the act) followed by mesum (indecent behavior) is a recipe for instant virality. These incidents typically involve leaked videos or citizen-captured photos of couples in public or semi-private spaces.