Police Say There Are 4 Reports To Muhammad Kece, Youtuber Who Is Allegedly Harassing Islam

Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police, General Commissioner Agus Andrianto (Photo: Police Public Relations)

JAKARTA - The National Police stated that there have been four police reports (LP) addressed to YouTuber Muhammad Kece for alleged cases of insulting Islam. Currently, the case is still under investigation.

"(Police reports) 1 are in the Criminal Investigation Unit and 3 in the regions," said Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of Polri, General Commissioner Agus Andrianto in his statement, Monday, August 23.

Although there were four reports, continued Agus, the handlers were decided to be combined. Thus, it is concentrated in the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Police.

"Everything will be collected at the Criminal Investigation Unit," said Agus. "The process is ongoing (case handling)," he continued.

On the other hand, the Head of Criminal Investigation Unit also stated that prior to reporting, his party had detected the alleged criminal violation. Detection of alleged blasphemy based on cyber patrols.

"We have Cyber Patrol, if netizens get our time, don't we. Then there are those who make a report to the Police Headquarters and the ranks," said General Commissioner Agus.

For information, YouTuber Muhammad Kece had delivered several controversial statements. In fact, it is considered blasphemy.

This form of blasphemy is carried out by inserting the word 'Jesus' in the Muslim greeting sentence.

"Assalamualaikum, warrahmatuyesus wabarakatu," said Muhammad Kece.

In addition, he also changed several other sentences. Thus, Muhammad Kece was criticized by various parties.

"Alhamdulillah, Jesus hirabbilalamin, all praise is due to the presence of the Lord Jesus, the father in heaven who deserves to be praised and worshiped," said Muhammad Kece.