JAKARTA - The student with the initials IA (22) who was arrested for a terrorism case is said to be connected to the Jamaah Ansharut Daulah (JAD) group. This is because clues to communication between IA and one of the suspects from the group were found.

"The person concerned was also found to be connected to JAD based on the results of previous investigations," said Head of the Operations Section of Densus 88 Anti-terror Kombes Kombes Aswin Siregar when confirmed, Wednesday, May 25.

From the results of a temporary investigation, IA, who also plays a role in managing social media, is known to often spread propaganda content about ISIS. Densus 88 anti-terror investigators already have evidence of this.

As for the funding role, Aswin said it was still in the process of being explored. Investigators are still exploring IA's information regarding the pattern of fundraising. Then, the parties who receive it.

"As for the funding, we are still exploring it," said Aswin.

IA is a student of one of the universities in Malang. He was arrested in connection with a terrorism case on Monday, May 23.

Detachment 88 Anti-reror is still investigating IA's statement in order to track down parties related to acts of terrorism and their networks.


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