Vocalist with Initial C Reported to Polda Metro Jaya for Alleged Blasphemy

Polda Metro Jaya has confirmed that it has received a report of an alleged criminal act against religion involving a woman with the initial C. The reported individual is known to be the vocalist of a band that performed at The Sounds Project music concert in North Jakarta recently.

Head of Public Relations of Polda Metro Jaya, Commissioner Budi Hermanto, stated that the report was filed by Muhammad Dimas Saputra, S.H. The official report has been registered under number LP/B/5998/VIII/2026/SPKT/POLDA METRO JAYA dated 13 August 2026.

“The report relates to a social media post suspected of containing insults against religion. In the report, the case is linked to Article 300 and/or Article 301 of Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code,” said Budi in his statement in Jakarta on Friday (14/8).

The case originated from a photo posted on C’s personal Threads account with the username @clareesya. In the post, C appeared to pose in a manner considered to resemble the takbir gesture with the caption, “Takbir style Love you @thesoundsproject…”. The photo sparked controversy because C was wearing clothing deemed revealing while making the gesture.

Although the original post has been deleted, screenshots of the photo have spread widely after being reposted by the account @dimas.lawyer. The complainant emphasised that even though the reported individual is said to have issued a clarification or apology, the legal process will continue.

“I will not remain silent towards people who insult religion, particularly Islam. Even though a clarification has been made, the legal process will continue,” wrote the complainant’s account in a social media post.

Police have stressed that the report is currently being processed according to applicable procedures. Investigators will examine the reported incident and gather evidence to determine the next legal steps against the vocalist with the initial C.