PADANG - The West Sumatra Regent Agam Indra Catri, and Regional Secretary Martias Wanto, are suspected of being involved in a case of hate speech and defamation against DPR member, Mulyadi.
"Yes (a suspect). Next week, he will be summoned as a suspect," said the Head of Public Relations of the West Sumatra Police, Kombes Stefanus Satake Bayu Setianto, Tuesday, August 11.
The determination of the suspect was made after Indra Catri was summoned as a witness. The police conducted a preliminary hearing. Then, they determined the status of suspects against both of them.
They were stated to be involved in a post on Mar Yanto's Facebook account on April 23, 2020. In this post, there are 5 photos of Mulyadi and a woman with a harsh caption.
"The post is evidence," said Stefanus.
Apart from Indra Catri and Martias, the police have already named three other suspects. Namely, Syofiar (58) a civil servant in Agam District, Robi Putra (33) a honorer in Agam Regency, and Rozi Hendra (50) self-employed. The suspects are charged under Article 45 (1) of the ITE Law with a maximum threat of 6 years in prison.
One of the suspects also delivered a letter of apology to Mulyadi. In the letter, he admitted that he was ordered by Indra Catri to upload the photo on Facebook.
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