Complained By Solok DPRD Chairman Because Spreading Video On WhatsApp, West Sumatra Police Summons Regent Epyardi

Head of Public Relations of the West Sumatra Police, Grand Commissioner Satake Bayu (ANTARA)

West Sumatra - Investigators from the Directorate of Special Criminal Investigation of West Sumatra Police summoned the Regent of Solok Epyardi Asda to mediate on the report of the Chairman of the Solok Regency DPRD, Dodi Hendra, on allegations of defamation and violation of the Electronic Information and Transactions Law (UU ITE).

The Head of Public Relations of the West Sumatra Police, Grand Commissioner Satake Bayu Setianto, when contacted, confirmed the summons. The goal is clear for mediation.

"It's true, the call is an effort for mediation on Tuesday, September 7. If no peace is reached, we will continue the case," said Satake Bayu in Solok, as reported by Antara, Sunday, September 5.

In addition, police investigators have examined seven witnesses in the case.

Solok Regent's attorney, Suharizal, admitted that he had received the letter from the West Sumatra Police.

According to him, the letter was not a summons, but an invitation letter for mediation or part of the police's restorative justice against the reported parties being invited to be mediated.

"We respect the ongoing legal process. My client really appreciates this wise move from the West Sumatra Police," he said.

In addition, the attorney for the chairman of the Solok Regency DPRD, Yuta Pratama, said that his party had also received a summons and was ready to attend the summons.

"We have received the letter. We respect the steps taken by the West Sumatra Police for mediation. God willing, we are ready to attend. Regarding the results, we will see the decision in mediation later," he said.

Previously, this case began with a complaint from the chairman of the Solok Regency DPRD, Dodi Hendra, to the West Sumatra Police last Friday for alleged violations of the ITE Law by the Regent of Solok against him.

Dodi reported the Regent of Solok to the West Sumatra Police because he did not receive a video that allegedly contained elements of insult or defamation that the regent distributed to the WhatsApp group.