‘Den of thieves’: Central Java village in spotlight following digital vandalism

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The netizens’ digital vandalism follow public outrage over a murder in the village several weeks ago.

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- A quiet, little-known village in Pati regency, Central Java, has grabbed national attention for coming under a “digital attack” by Indonesian netizens.

Sumbersoko village in Sukolilo district went viral after netizens began tagging insults and hateful expressions around the area on Google Maps, following the murder of a car rental businessman in the district earlier in June.

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