Munarman's First Trial On Terrorism Case Held Online

Former General Secretary of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) Munarman (Wardhany Tsa Tsia/VOI)

JAKARTA - The East Jakarta District Court will hold an inaugural trial for the alleged terrorism case. Where, Munarman is a defendant in the case.

"Yes, that's right (Munarman's trial) today," said Public Relations of the East Jakarta District Court Alex Adam Faisal when confirmed, Wednesday, December 1.

It is planned that the trial will take place at around 09.00 western Indonesia time. The trial will have an agenda for reading the indictment from the public prosecutor (JPU).

In addition, Alex stated that the trial of this terrorism case would not interfere with other trials. Because Munarman's trial was held online.

"Online trial," Alex curtly said.

For information, Munarman was arrested by Densus at his home, Pamulang, South Tangerang, Tuesday, April 27. He was involved in a terrorism case.

Munarman is suspected of being involved in a number of terrorist plots in Indonesia. The police suspect that Munarman has taken allegiance in several cities, such as Makassar, Jakarta, and Medan.

Munarman was detained at the Metro Jaya Police detention center by the Densus 88 Police investigators from 7 May 2021 to 31 October 2021.