Free Legislative, House Of Representatives Commission III: Don't Because Public Pressure Is The Origin Of Arresting

Peti Setiawan while in Cirebon, West Java, Tuesday (9/7/2024). (ANTARA/Fathnur Rohman)

JAKARTA - Commission III of the DPR welcomed the judge's decision to win the lawsuit against Pegi Setiawan in the Vina murder case at the Bandung District Court (PN). The DPR condemned the police's wrongful arrest as happened to Pegi.

"Polri dalam menetapkan tersangka orang harus berdasarkan bukti yang cukup, jangan karena pendorong dari masyarakat lalu sejadar bermain ketangkap. Jangan lagi rakyat jadi kambat polisi," kata Anggota Komisi III DPR RI Gilang Dhielafararez, Selasa 9 Juli.

As is known, Judge Eman Sulaeman granted the pretrial filed by Peti Setiawan as a whole. The consideration in the decision was because the actions taken by the West Java Police were not in accordance with the Regulation of the Chief of Police No. 14 of 2020 concerning Management of Criminal Investigations, and Regulation of the National Police Chief Number 6 of 2019 concerning Criminal Investigation.

Judge Eman stated that the determination of the DPO against Pegi Setiawan as a suspect in Vina's murder was illegal legally. Pegi was finally free and could return to his home in Cirebon.

According to Gilang, the case experienced by Pegi is a big mistake in law enforcement. The reason is that the result of this wrongful arrest can damage a person's life in the future.

"The case of wrongful arrest of Pegi Setiawan by the West Java Regional Police is a clear example of how mistakes in law enforcement can damage a person's life. Mistakes like this should not be repeated," explained Gilang.

The member of the Commission on Law, Human Rights and Security also emphasized that the Police in carrying out their duties and authorities should be carried out correctly and fairly. Gilang assessed that the National Police had injured the mandate in providing protection, protection, and services to the community in the Pegi case.

One of the tasks and obligations of the police is to provide protection to the public. But in Vina's case, it is not reflected. We hope that in the future the Police can be careful in carrying out investigations and arrests," he explained.

Gilang reminded that law enforcement must be carried out carefully and based on strong evidence. This Pegi case shows that the police have done a wrong standard operating procedure (SOP) so it needs to be evaluated.

"We encourage the police to evaluate their SOPs to prevent wrongful arrests in the future," said Gilang.

Gilang also asked the West Java Regional Police to give moral and material accountability to Pegi Setiawan for the mistakes that occurred. Thus, it can increase public confidence in the integrity, professionalism and accuracy of the Police.

"We ask that the police not only apologize officially, but also provide proper compensation as a form of responsibility and recognition for the mistakes that occurred," said the Deputy Chairman of the DPR's Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Agency (BKSAP).

"Professionalism, integrity, and accuracy in handling cases must be a top priority," continued Gilang.

Commission III of the DPR RI is also confirmed to oversee the disclosure of Vina's murder case until the suspect is actually revealed for the sake of law enforcement and human rights in Indonesia. The police are partners of Commission III of the DPR RI so that, said Gilang, it is possible that a working meeting will be held to discuss this.