Indonesian Influencer Sentenced To 2 Years In Prison For Saying Islamic Phrase Before Eating Pork
A 33-year-old Muslim woman named Lina Lutfiawati will go to prison for two years because of a viral TikTok video in which she recites an Islamic phrase before eating pork, which is a forbidden food in Islam.
An Indonesian court has sentenced Lina Lutfiawati, a 33-year-old lifestyle influencer with over two million TikTok followers, to two years in prison for a viral TikTok video in which she recited an Islamic phrase, "Bismillah" (meaning "in the name of God"), before consuming pork. Lutfiawati, who identifies as Muslim and is also known as Lina Mukherjee due to her love of Bollywood, was convicted of "inciting hatred" against religious groups and individuals. In addition to her jail sentence, she faces a fine of $16,245 (£13,155), and her imprisonment may be extended by three months if she fails to pay the fine.