If Rizieq Is Not Present Today, The Police Are Ready To Make A Second Call

Rizieq Shihab / Screenshot of Front TV

JAKARTA - The high priest of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) Rizieq Shihab has not fulfilled the summons of investigators from the Polda Metro Jaya. Originally Rizieq would be examined as a witness in the investigation of alleged violations of the health protocol.

Head of Public Relations of Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Yusri Yunus said that his party did not question Rizieq's absence. It's just that, he said, if Rizieq is not present today his party will call again.

"We schedule it for Thursday, we will make another summons, a second call," Yusri told reporters, Tuesday, November 1.

However, Yusri said that currently investigators are still waiting for Rizieq Shihab's arrival until tonight. If the daughter-in-law still has no information regarding this, then the investigator will issue a second call.

"We will wait until tonight if it is not (present) tonight, we will send a second call to MRS (Rizieq) and MHA (Hanif Alatas)," he said.

"Investigators are also still waiting to see if the possibility of coming, usually if they are not present, the attorney will come to deliver (a certificate)," he continued.

As previously reported, the high priest of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI), Rizieq Shihab, will likely not fulfill the summons as a witness in a case of alleged violation of the health protocol (prokes) today. The reason is that Rizieq Shihab is still tired.

"We are not sure yet, but he still needs rest, tired," said FPI attorney Ichwan Tuankotta to reporters, Tuesday, December 1.

The plan is for Rizieq Shihab's team of lawyers to come to Polda Metro Jaya to meet investigators. However Ichwan did not explain the purpose of the plan to meet with investigators

"Yes, a team of lawyers will attend to meet the police. That's all that can be conveyed," he said.

The status of the case for alleged violation of the health protocol (prokes) for the wedding ceremony of Rizieq Shihab's daughter has been upgraded from investigation to investigation.

Based on the title of the case, the police found an alleged violation of Law number 6 of 2018 concerning Health Quarantine. Currently investigators are gathering evidence that supports the alleged violation.

Investigators are looking for evidence by examining a number of witnesses. Therefore, tomorrow the Polda Metro Jaya will examine Rizieq Shihab, his son-in-law Irfan Alaydrus and the FPI Legal Division.