Police Ensure That Rizieq Remains Accompanied By A Lawyer During The Investigation

Rizieq Shihab comes to Polda Metro Jaya (Wardhany Tsa Tsia / VOI)

JAKARTA - After arriving at the Metro Jaya Regional Police Headquarters this morning, the High Priest of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) Rizieq Shihab is still undergoing examination as a suspect in a case of violating health protocols.

Regarding the investigation, the Head of Public Relations at Polda Metro Jaya Police Commissioner Yusri Yunus ensured that Rizieq was still accompanied by his legal team. In addition, he also ensured that no rights were ignored by his party.

"Yes, for sure, lawyers have also been there. The point is that we have given rights, we have given them food, drink, and prayers," said Yusri to reporters, Saturday, December 12.

He said that Rizieq had performed the noon prayer while undergoing an examination. All activities in the examination, he continued, were carried out in accordance with the health protocol.

"Yes, obviously (rights are given, red) such as midday prayers have been prepared according to health protocols, food, drinks have also been prepared," he said.

It is known that Rizieq arrived around 10:20 WIB at the General Criminal Directorate Building of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police using a silver Mitsubishi Pajero. He appeared to be accompanied by a number of people, including the General Secretary of FPI Munarman.

Before entering, he had mentioned that he was in good health and ready to take part in the examination according to the laws and regulations. Meanwhile, when asked about his detention and his attitude towards the article which became the basis for his determination as a suspect, Rizieq was reluctant to answer further.

"We don't know yet. What is important is that I have an investigation regarding the crowd," he said.

In this case, Polda Metro Jaya has named Habib Rizieq a suspect in the alleged violation of the health protocol. In addition, there were five other people who were also named suspects in the alleged violation of protocol at Habib Rizieq's celebration.

He was charged under Articles 160 and 216 of the Criminal Code. Article 160 of the Criminal Code concerning Incitement to Violence and Not Complying with the provisions of the law, with the threat of six years imprisonment or a fine of IDR 4,500.

Meanwhile, Article 216 paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code concerning Obstacles to Legal Provisions. The threat is imprisonment for four months and two weeks or a fine of Rp. 9,000.