Dituduh

Dituduh is an Indonesian term that means “to be accused.” It is the passive form of the verb tuduh, in its common active counterpart menuduh (to accuse). Dituduh indicates that someone is the subject of an accusation by another party, rather than asserting their guilt. The agent of the accusation can be named with oleh, for example: dia dituduh oleh pihak berwenang (he is accused by authorities).

Usage typically appears in news reporting, legal contexts, and everyday speech to convey that an allegation has been made. The phrase emphasizes the allegation itself and does not prove guilt. It is often followed by the description of the alleged act, such as dituduh melakukan penipuan (accused of committing fraud).

Nuances: Because it signals an allegation, dituduh can carry a cautious or potentially defamatory tone if the accusation is unverified. In formal settings, more specific terms may be used, such as tersangka (suspect) or terdakwa (defendant), depending on whether an investigation is ongoing or a charge has been filed. The noun form tuduhan means “the accusation” or “allegation.”