Jakarta – The Ministry of Communications and Digital (Komdigi) has temporarily suspended the Electronic System Operator Registration Certificate (TDPSE) of Worldcoin and WorldID services. Furthermore, Komdigi will summon PT Terang Bulan Abadi and PT Sandina Abadi Nusantara to provide clarification on alleged violations of the provisions of the electronic system.
Director General of Digital Space Supervision, Alexander Sabar, explained that this step was taken following public reports of suspicious activities related to Worldcoin and WorldID services.
“This freeze is a preventive measure to prevent potential risks to the public. We will also summon PT Terang Bulan Abadi for official clarification in the near future,” he said in a written statement, Sunday, May 4, 2025.
He revealed, the results of the initial search showed that PT Terang Bulan Abadi had not been registered as an Electronic System Operator (PSE) and did not have TDPSE as required by applicable laws and regulations.
On the other hand, the Worldcoin service is recorded using TDPSE in the name of another legal entity, PT Sandina Abadi Nusantara.
“Worldcoin services are recorded as using TDPSE on behalf of another legal entity, namely PT Sandina Abadi Nusantara,” said Alexander.
According to him, in accordance with Government Regulation No. 71/2019 on the Implementation of Electronic Systems and Transactions as well as Government Regulation No. 71/2019 on the Implementation of Electronic Systems and Transactions.