The scandal shocked Indonesia, a predominantly Muslim nation that was still navigating its post-1998 democratic transition.

Luna's heart skipped a beat. This was exactly the kind of opportunity she had been waiting for. She quickly typed out a response: "Count me in, Dian! What can I do to help?"

However, what struck many observers was the hypocrisy and double standards that emerged in the aftermath of the scandal. While Luna Maya was pilloried for her actions, many of her male counterparts who had been involved in similar scandals were largely let off the hook.