Rizieq Shihab And Hanif Alatas Examined Today, The Managing Director Of UMMI Hospital Requests To Reschedule

Habib Rizieq Shihab prepares to undergo questioning at the Jakarta Police Headquarters, Jakarta (Antara)

JAKARTA - Rizieq Shihab and Hanif Alatas, suspects in the suspected case of obstructing the work of the COVID-19 Task Force are scheduled to undergo examinations, Friday 15 January afternoon. The two of them were examined in their capacity as suspects.

The Director of General Crimes at Bareskrim Polri, Brig. Gen. Andi Rian, said that the two investigations were intended to study and finalize the investigation files.

"For Hanif and Rizieq, they will be examined after the Friday prayers," Andi Rian told reporters, Friday, January 15.

Meanwhile, for the examination of the suspect, dr. Andi Tatat, who is the President Director (Dirut) of UMMI Hospital, Bogor, was decided to postpone. This delay is due to dr. Record in sick condition.

"Last night dr. Tatat's attorney asked to postpone the examination on Monday, January 18th," he said.

Previously, the Investigators of the General Crime Directorate of Bareskrim Polri scheduled the investigation of 3 suspects in alleged cases of obstructing the work of the COVID-19 Task Force at UMMI Hospital, Bogor, on Friday, January 15.

"The plan is for Friday (the three suspects are examined)," said Andi Rian.

After this examination process, investigators will determine whether the suspects include Rizieq Shihab, Hanif Alatas, and doctor Andi Tatat, whether they will be detained or not.

"The plan is that (detention will be discussed after the examination)," said Andi.