Examination Completed, Rocky Gerung Asked 70 Questions And Brings Reference Books

Academics Rocky Gerung accompanied by his legal advisor gave a statement to reporters after undergoing an examination for a request for clarification at the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Police, Jakarta, Wednesday (13/9/2023). (ANTARA/Laily Rahmawaty)

Political observer, Rocky Gerung, has finished undergoing further investigation regarding the alleged spread of fake news at Bareskrim Polri. About 70 questions were raised by investigators.

"Today's examination is quite long, there are more than 70 questions, continuing the examination from last week," said Rocky Gerung's attorney, Haris Azhar, to reporters, Wednesday, September 13.

Dozens of questions raised by investigators were mentioned regarding alleged violations of Article 14 and Article 15 of Law Number 1 of 1946 concerning Criminal Law Regulations as the basis for Prosecution of Acts of Broadcast False News.

In addition, during the examination process which lasted about 9 hours, said Haris, his party also brought evidence in the form of books.

Where, the book is a reference source for Rocky Gerung in delivering statements that are considered as spreading false news.

"The contents of the scientific sources of reading are related to Mr. Rocky's reading which then gave birth to an analysis from Mr. Rocky which was conveyed in the forum which was then questioned," said Haris.

Rocky Gerung previously received 47 questions during the examination process which took place on September 6.

Director of General Crimes at Bareskrim Polri Brigadier General Djuhandhani Rahardjo Puro said the dozens of questions that had been raised to Rocky, said Djuhandani, were not related to insulting President Joko Widodo (Jokowi).

Instead, all questions surrounding the alleged spread of fake news caused trouble.

"The link is about, there are some news that is stated that the clause is considered a lie by the complainant, such as about palm oil, then about China and so on," he said.

"That is the object that it is fake news, of course this is our material for the process of further investigation," continued Djuhandani.

As a reminder, some of Rocky Gerung's remarks or statements were questioned and reported, among others;

"Once Jokowi loses his power he becomes an ordinary person, no one cares later. But Jokowi's ambition is to maintain his legacy. He offers IKN, pacing to the coalition, to find clarity on his fate," said Rocky in the video.

"He thinks his fate is not our fate, it's b****n yang t*l, sekaligus b***ng*n mengguruh. Kalau dia b***ng*n smart, dia mau terima berbahan dengan Jumhur Hidayat. Ajaib, b**ng*n tapi mengguruh," lanjut Rocky mengkritik Jokowi.