So Suspected Since May, Ustaz Yahya Waloni Was Only Arrested 3 Months Later

JAKARTA - The National Police stated that Ustaz Yahya Waloni had been named a suspect in the alleged blasphemy case since May. However, new arrests were made at the end of August.

"That's been the process since April, in May the investigation has been increased and has become a suspect," said Karo Penmas of the Public Relations Division of the Police Brigadier General Rusdi Hartono to reporters, Friday, August 27.

Rusdi did not deny that the time span from the determination of the suspect to the arrest was indeed quite far. But it is emphasized, in the process of arresting investigators must prepare various things.

So, when the arrest process does not violate the applicable procedures and rules.

"Yes, all processes, the National Police must be professional. Talking about professionals must carefully carry out all of this. This is done, the important thing is that all reports are responded to," said Rusdi.

"Processed by the Police in accordance with applicable regulations, that's the most important thing," he continued.

Ustaz Yahya Waloni was arrested at his residence in Permata Housing, Cluster Dragon, Cileungsi, Bogor Regency, West Java, on Thursday, August 26.

The arrest of Yahya was based on the police report (LP) number LP/B/0287/IV/2021/BARESKRIM dated 27 April 2021. In the report, Yahya was considered to have insulted the Bible in his lecture.

Currently, Yahya has also been named a suspect in the alleged blasphemy or blasphemy case.