Band 2 Insan Reports Inul's, Ahmad Dhani's, and Rossa's Karaoke for Copyright Infringement

Kapanlagi.com - Band 2 Insan consisting of Zain Zalik and Sulaeman did not stay silent when they found out that their song entitled Setulusnya was being used in several karaoke places without permission.

Accompanied by lawyers from the law firm Ros Flobamora, 2 Insan reported several karaoke places known to be owned by Inul Daratista (Inul Viesta), Ahmad Dhani (Masterpiece), Rossa (Diva), and NAV and Happy Puppy.

"The song Setulusnya is actually on the song list in the karaoke places owned by these artists without our knowledge. Without permission from the song's creator, Sulaeman. That's why we reported it," said the vocalist of 2 Insan, Zain Zalik at the Jakarta Metropolitan Police on Wednesday (24/6/2020).

1. Know from Friends

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According to Zain, he found out that the song Setulusnya was used in several karaoke places from reports of his friends who visited and sang at those karaoke places.

"It's possible that our song is also available in other karaoke places, but we have surveyed these five karaoke places for sure. They all have it," said Zain.

2. Already Submitted Evidence

Meanwhile, Zain's lawyer, Gerson P. Nggadas, stated that his client reported these karaoke places since April 21, 2020, with allegations of copyright infringement under Article 9 Paragraph (1) and/or Article 113 Paragraph (3) and/or Article 72 Paragraph (1) of Law No. 28 of 2014 concerning Copyright.

"Today, our client has undergone an examination in front of the investigator of Krimsus Polda Metro Jaya. We have also submitted several pieces of evidence," said Gerson.

3. Sudah Sering Terjadi

Gerson also hopes that the investigators will immediately summon the suspects and elevate their status to become suspects, in order to have a deterrent effect.

"Cases of criminal copyright infringement have occurred frequently in the music industry, so we hope that artists and creatives receive legal protection and are respected and their rights as one of the recognized livelihoods by the country are preserved," said Gerson.

4. Desire for Deterrent Effect

When asked about compensation claims, Zain Zalik did not consider the value of material losses experienced. He reported it because he wants to have a deterrent effect.

"We focus on the copyright infringement. Piracy of someone's work. So this is a criminal case, not a civil case. Because we want there to be a deterrent effect. Because this has become a habit of violating copyright," said Gerson.

(kpl/dan/rsp)