His Comments Awaken Muhammadiyah's Anger, BRIN Researcher Andi Reduces Fear And Asks For Protection

The suspect in hate speech and BRIN researcher AP Hasanuddin wore prison clothes with detention number 66 during a press conference at Bareskrim Polri, Jakarta, Monday (1/5/2023). (Doc. ANTARA)

Bareskrim Polri said Andi Pangerang Hasanuddin did not fight back when he was arrested in the Jombang area. Researcher from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) actually asked for protection because of fear in the aftermath of his comments that angered Muhammadiyah.

"At the time of the arrest, Ybs did not fight back, indeed the position concerned asked for protection at that time," said Director of Cyber Crime at the National Police Criminal Investigation Agency Brigadier General Adi Vivid to reporters, Monday, May 1.

The reason is asking for protection out of fear. He realized that his comments about legalizing Muhammadiyah's blood had ignited anger.

"So maybe the person concerned has felt scared because he is not aware that the words conveyed in those words eventually aroused the anger of all Muhammadiyah residents," he said.

In fact, Andi Pangerang admitted that his comments were only emotional outbursts. This means that he will not realize his statement about killing Muhammadiyah.

"There is no (plan) to really want to kill nothing," said Adi Vivid.

In this case, Andi Pangerang Hasanuddin was charged with Article 45A paragraph 2 in conjunction with Article 28 paragraph 2 of the ITE Law with a maximum imprisonment of 6 years and a maximum fine of IDR 1 billion.

Then, Article 45 B in conjunction with Article 29 of the ITE Law with a maximum imprisonment of 4 years and a maximum fine of IDR 750 million.