Urges To Arrest Youtuber Muhammad Kece Appears, Police: Calm Down, Process Is Running

JAKARTA - The National Police confirmed that the investigation into the alleged blasphemy case against Islam by YouTuber Muhammad Kece was already underway. Criminal proceedings are carried out in accordance with the rules.

The statement was made in response to the emergence of the hashtag #SegeraTangkapMkece on social media, Twitter.

"The National Police will proceed according to existing regulations. Everything is being processed," said Head of the Public Relations Division of the National Police, Kombes Ahmad Ramadhan, to VOI, Tuesday, August 24.

In the process, the investigative team is still collecting evidence. Then, at the next stage, examine the reporting party and witnesses.

"So far, the Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police is still in the process of collecting evidence. Later, when it has just gone up to the examination stage, for example, reporters and witnesses," said Ramadhan.

Therefore, Ramadan appeals to the public to remain calm, not to create unnecessary turmoil. Because this problem has been handled properly.

"Yes, if that's the case, we urge the public to be calm," said Ramadhan.

Previously, netizens were busy urging the Police to immediately arrest YouTuber M. Kece because of his statement allegedly insulting Islam

One of the urges came from the @Nakal***** account. "Don't let demonstrations go on for volumes because of this creature. We Muslims just need justice. How many times do you want to wait for a new report to be processed?" he tweeted.

"why was the mural bomber being hunted but mkace wasn't caught?#SegeraTangkapMkece" replied the account @albam****

"I ask the POLRI to immediately arrest M kece or M Kace who blasphemes against Islam & insults the Prophet Muhammad SAW. There should be no element of omission that can DANGEROUS National Harmony & Unity," said the account @refrizal****

"Woooaalah... just caught M. It's been a while. Do we need to call the A-Team, Suicide Squad and Gaban?" @wakandacity****