Many Parties Encourage Doctor Lois Owien's Psychiatric Examination, Police: No Plans Yet

JAKARTA - The National Police have stated that they have no plans to examine the psyche of doctor Lois Owien in handling cases of spreading false news or hoaxes. Although, many parties are pushing the Police to do it immediately. "There is no plan (for a mental examination)," said the Police Chief of Criminal Investigation Agency, Komjen Agus Andrianto in his statement, Tuesday, July 13. Agus emphasized that in handling cases, investigators have the authority to determine the steps to be taken. . Moreover, in this case the investigator also assesses that the criminal element has been fulfilled.

On the previous occasion, Agus said that Lois Owien had been named a suspect. In fact, he has been detained at the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Police. The arrest was the aftermath of his statement which said the patient or community who died were not caused by the COVID-19 virus. Rather, because of excessive drug interactions. In addition, he also said that the drugs used for COVID-19 patients cause complications in the body.