Worldcoin Suspended in Indonesia Over Regulatory Non-Compliance
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital has temporarily halted Worldcoin’s operations, including its digital identity platform World ID, due to registration discrepancies and potential breaches of local electronic system regulations. The suspension, effective May 4, revokes the projects’ Electronic System Organizer Registration Certificate (TDPSE).
Authorities identified operational inconsistencies during their review. Notably, PT Terang Bulan Abadi—a local affiliate—failed to secure mandatory Electronic System Organizer status, a prerequisite for legal digital service provision in Indonesia. The project allegedly operated under an unauthorized license.