Indonesian pop star charged under anti-porn law over sex tape scandal

London, June 26 (ANI): Indonesian pop star Nazril Irham has been charged under an anti-pornography law over his alleged role in sex videos that have been circulation online.

Irham, also known as 'Ariel', and two other celebrities, Luna Maya and Cut Tari, have denied involvement in the sex tapes.

Zainuri Lubis, deputy spokesman of the National Police, said that, Ariel had been charged with the making and distribution of the sex tapes under the controversial anti-pornography law.

He is the first high-profile person to be charged under the law, reports the BBC.

Ariel's charge carries with it a maximum sentence of 12 years and a fine of more than 600,000 dollars. (ANI)