Agus Noro, an Indonesian “sex cult” leader, was found guilty of blasphemy in July 2009. He was sentenced to two and a half years’ imprisonment.

Noro, also known as Agus Imam Solihin, had advocated against the requirements of prayer and fasting. He had, in fact, instructed his followers not to do these things at all. Being integral components to Islamic belief and practices, these stances were viewed as heretical and blasphemous. He had also apparently proclaimed himself God.

In addition, his sexual deviancy and immorality contributed to the blasphemy allegation: Noro and his cult engaged in orgies, sometimes involving teenagers. He also reportedly prevented his followers from seeking medical treatment or going to the hospital, resulting in one's death.

Despite his sexual relations with teenagers and arguable manslaughter, blasphemy was the one charge that stuck to Noro. He even managed to evade the maximum sentence of five years by apologizing for and recanting his claims of godhood.