Doctor Sunardi Sukoharjo Terrorist Who Was Shot Dead, Responsible For The Hilal Ahmar Society Forbidden Foundation

JAKARTA - The suspect in the terrorism case, Sunardi alias SU, does not only play a role as a member of the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) Network. He is said to be the National Police in charge of the Hilal Ahmar Society, a banned foundation.

"He is in charge of the Hilal Ahmar Society. Hilal Ahmar is a banned foundation or organization affiliated with the JI theoretical organization network", said Head of Public Information Bureau of the Public Relations Division of the National Police, Brigadier General Ahmad Ramadhan, to reporters, Friday, March 11.

The Hilal Ahmar Society Foundation has declared banned based on a decision by the Chairman of the Central Jakarta District Court in 2015. Because the foundation's activities are considered to support acts of terrorism.

One example is sending followers of the Foreign Terrorist Fighter (FTF) to Syria. All the administrative processes and costs have been completed by the foundation.

"His job is to recruit, fund, and facilitate the journey of FTF followers to Syria", said Ramadhan.

It was previously reported that Sunardi was not only a member of the JI network. He also had time to occupy important positions in the network.

"The person concerned has also served as a solemn emir, his position is deputy for da'wah and information and the person concerned is the advice of the Amir of JI", said Ramadhan.