Sarwendah apology video targeted by alleged paid comment scheme in Indonesia

In early June 2026, a Threads account posted a screenshot showing instructions to pay commenters (listed as Rp. 350p) for posting positive remarks on Sarwendah's video of an apology. The post claimed the scheme was meant to flood the video’s comment section with supportive messages, providing sample comments and urging users not to copy the wording exactly. Netizens reacted with criticism, debating the meaning of the payment amount and condemning the manipulation of public opinion. The account that shared the screenshot said it was not interested in following the instructions, and the alleged paid‑comment operation remains unverified.

The controversy has sparked discussion about the ethics of paid commenting on social media platforms and the vulnerability of public figures to coordinated reputation‑management tactics.