Asna Ntelu, Mirna Yusuf, Ellyana Hinta, Muassomah, Dahniar Th. Musa
The proliferation of crimes on social media platforms presents an increasingly complex challenge for society, demanding rigorous analysis and innovative solutions. This paper examines the potential of forensic linguistics in investigating and uncovering language crimes on social media. It explores how forensic linguistic approaches can systematically analyze the linguistic structures—from words to discourses—that constitute criminal communication in digital spaces. Through qualitative research employing document analysis, observation, and note-taking techniques on social media content, five distinct patterns of criminal language use were identified: (1) body shaming, involving insults directed at physical appearance; (2) defamation and libel against individuals and groups; (3) hate speech; (4) threats targeting specific parties or groups; and (5) incitement through the dissemination of false information about interlocutors. These patterns provide valuable insights into crimes that often elude conventional investigative methods. The study demonstrates that forensic linguistic approaches offer promising avenues for case resolution, providing government agencies and relevant institutions with effective tools to address the challenges posed by language crimes on social media platforms. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge on digital criminology and highlights the critical role of linguistic analysis in navigating the complexities of online criminal behavior. © 2025 ACADEMY PUBLICATION.
Department of Indonesia Language and Literature, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo, Indonesia; Department of Social Development and Welfare, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia; Arabic Language Education, Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University of Malang, Indonesia; Department of Social Anthropology, Universitas Tanjungpura, Pontianak, Indonesia
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