The Role of Forensic Linguistics in Investigating and Disclosing Language Crimes on Social Media Platforms

• DOI: 10.17507/tpls.1501.31
• Publication Date: 2025-01-08T11:28:01Z
• Authors: Asna Ntelu; Mirna Yusuf; Ellyana Hinta; Muassomah; Dahniar Th. Musa
• Keywords: Media linguistics

The proliferation of crimes on social media platforms presents an increasingly complex challenge for society, demanding rigorous analysis and innovative solutions. This paper examines the potential forensic linguistics in investigating uncovering language media. It explores how linguistic approaches can systematically analyze structures—from words to discourses—that constitute criminal communication digital spaces. Through qualitative research employing document analysis, observation, note-taking techniques content, five distinct patterns use were identified: (1) body shaming, involving insults directed at physical appearance; (2) defamation libel against individuals groups; (3) hate speech; (4) threats targeting specific parties or (5) incitement through dissemination false information about interlocutors. These provide valuable insights into that often elude conventional investigative methods. study demonstrates offer promising avenues case resolution, providing government agencies relevant institutions with effective tools address challenges posed by platforms. contributes growing knowledge criminology highlights critical role navigating complexities online behavior.