Ahmad Yani Under Examination Tomorrow Regarding US, Polri: Development Of The Suspect

JAKARTA - Bareskrim Polri will question Ahmad Yani, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Coalition for Action to Save Indonesia (US), on Friday, 23 October. The examination is related to cases where the spread of hate speech and incitement is suspected.

"The point is yesterday (the Directorate) Cyber has prepared a summons (examination) planned for Friday tomorrow," said Karo Penmas, Police Public Relations Division, Brigadier General Awi Setiyono to reporters, Thursday, October 22.

The examination of Ahmad Yani is a development of the suspect Anton Permana, who is the US declaration. During the examination, Ahmad Yani, who is also a politician from the United Development Party (PPP), was a witness.

"Because indeed it is part of the investigation process, namely as a witness," said Awi.

Previously, the National Police Criminal Investigation Unit named 9 people as suspects for spreading hate speech and encouragement related to the chaos of demonstrations against the Job Creation Act.

Of the 9 people, 7 of whom are members and high-ranking US officials, among others, Syahganda Nainggolan, Anton Permana, Jumhur Hidayat, Juliana, Devi, Khairi Amri, Wahyu Rasari Putri.

As for the other two, namely former PKS legislative candidates Kingkin Anida and Dedy Wahyudi, the owner of the social media account @podoradong.

They were suspected of having different articles. However, in general they are charged with the ITE Law, articles on hate speech and the spread of hoaxes.