The prosecution of Amsal Christy Sitepu has sparked outrage across creative community. To many, the case looks like yet another example of a freelancer being dragged into a legal system that does not understand how creative work is priced. But focusing solely on the “criminalization of creatives” risks missing a far more uncomfortable truth: this case is not an anomaly—it is a symptom of systemic weaknesses in how village funds are planned, executed and audited. To subscribe please click here
