Roy Suryo Gets LPSK Protection, Polda Metro Confirms Not To Influence Investigation

JAKARTA - Former Minister of Youth and Sports (Menpora) Roy Suryo received a letter of recommendation from the LPSK regarding a request for protection in the case of the Borobudur Temple stupa meme similar to President Jokowi. Polda Metro Jaya said the investigation process would continue.

"It does not affect (the investigation process, ed)," said the Head of Public Relations of the Polda Metro Jaya Kombes E. Zulpan to reporters, Thursday, July 21.

"We do not question it, but the process of investigation and investigation at the Polda Metro Jaya is ongoing," he continued.

According to him, Roy Suryo's application for protection to LPSK is the right of everyone involved in a case.

Later, said Zulpan, LPSK will consider Roy Suryo's position in the stupa meme case. Thus, it will determine the next action of LPSK.

"Go ahead, that is the right of the person concerned, whether he positions himself as a witness or a victim in this case, please LPSK to judge," said Zulpan.

Roy Suryo received a letter of recommendation from LPSK in the case of the Borobudur Temple stupa meme that looks like President Jokowi.

The recommendation letter was issued by LPSK on July 18, 2022. In the letter, it was stated that Roy could not be prosecuted legally in his capacity as a witness and reporter.