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Corporate Criminal Liability For Misleading Advertisements In Non-Formal Education Services In Indonesia

Authors
Naila Ardina1, Aida Ardini1, *, Kartina Pakpahan1, Anton Diary Steward Surbakti1, Marolop Butar Butar1
1PUI PT Business Law and E-commerce, Master of Law, Universitas Prima Indonesia, Medan, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: aidaardini@unprimdn.ac.id
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Aida Ardini
Available Online 3 January 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-531-7_6How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Corporate Criminal Liability; Misleading Advertisement; Non-Formal Education; Consumer Protection
Abstract

The increasing prevalence of non-formal education providers in Indonesia has coincided with a rise in promotional activities, particularly through digital platforms. However, many of these advertisements prove misleading, offering promises such as guaranteed university admission, instant certification, or job placement that often fail to materialize. Students as consumers suffer both financially and psychologically, especially when lacking legal literacy to assert their rights. This paper investigates the legal protections afforded to consumers of non-formal education, the criminal liability of corporations disseminating misleading advertisements, and the punitive measures applicable to such conduct. Through a normative legal framework supported by empirical data gathered from 80 respondents, this study reveals significant regulatory gaps and recommends stronger legal enforcement, targeted public education, and enhanced institutional accountability.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 1st International Forum on Psychology, Law, and Education (IFPLE 2025)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
3 January 2026
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978-2-38476-531-7
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2352-5398
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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