Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2026
Reported broadcast signal hijacking
The supplied reference material reports that an unknown party interrupted Jak TV's broadcast and inserted unrelated and pornographic material. Jak TV said the material was unauthorized and announced an investigation. Attribution and final findings are not available in the supplied sources.
2025
Obstruction-of-justice allegations involving news director
Indonesia's Attorney General's Office alleged that Jak TV news director Tian Bahtiar received IDR 487 million from two advocates to help produce and distribute negative or misleading coverage intended to obstruct an investigation. The Press Council and local-television representatives raised concerns involving press freedom, due process, and the presumption of innocence. The available material does not establish a final judicial outcome.