KKN Lombok Timur ‘13 Minutes and 17 Seconds’ Viral Video: Police Investigate Amid Hoax Warnings

The latest viral trend in Indonesia has captured public attention with claims of a “13-minute 17-second” KKN Lombok Timur video, reportedly featuring a male student, the “Ketua KKN” (student community service group leader), and a female student in an intimate scenario. The incident allegedly took place at a KKN Posko (community service post) in East Lombok.

Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) is a mandatory Indonesian university program where students apply their academic knowledge to help rural communities. While social media platforms are flooded with posts linking the video to the students, authorities and universities have urged caution.

Official Statements on the Viral Video

The Village Head confirmed that the male student did serve as KKN Chairperson in East Lombok but added, “I know nothing about the video’s creation or whether it actually happened there.” Meanwhile, the university involved clarified that the female student shown in the viral footage does not match any student from the program, labeling the video as a likely “Context Hijack” used to generate online traffic.

Police Response and Cyber Warnings

East Lombok Police (Polres Lombok Timur) have launched a cyber-investigation to trace the video’s source and the accounts spreading it. Kasi Humas AKP Nicolas Osman stated that authorities are determining whether the footage is authentic or fabricated, and individuals spreading false information may face charges under the ITE Law (UU ITE).

Experts warn that links claiming to provide the “full 13-minute video” are likely phishing or malware traps. The specific timestamp of “13 minutes and 17 seconds” is a psychological tactic, similar to previous viral scams in South and Southeast Asia, including India’s Payal Gaming “19:34” hoax and Indonesia’s Winda Can “7:45” case.

While the students involved have completed the KKN program and returned to campus on February 5, 2026, the spread of these links continues to pose risks online. Police urge the public: do not click on suspicious video links.

“The sudden mention of a specific timestamp is a hallmark of bot networks,” cybersecurity experts said, “and these links are highly likely to lead to malware or phishing sites rather than any real video.”