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Diploma Case: Jokowi Doesn't Want to Rush, Roy Suryo Confident It Won't Be Resolved
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesia /Crime & Justice

Diploma Case: Jokowi Doesn't Want to Rush, Roy Suryo Confident It Won't Be Resolved

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • President Joko Widodo's legal team states he does not wish for the fake diploma case to be rushed, emphasizing careful and objective investigation.
  • The team seeks a definitive resolution to clear the President's name and prevent future similar controversies.
  • Meanwhile, Roy Suryo, a suspect in the case, remains confident the investigation will not be completed, asserting his belief that Jokowi's diploma is fake.

The ongoing controversy surrounding allegations of a fake diploma belonging to President Joko Widodo continues to be a subject of intense public scrutiny. As the case unfolds at the Polda Metro Jaya, President Jokowi's legal counsel, Rivai Kusumanegara, has firmly stated that the President desires a thorough and unhurried investigation. "If we see it, Pak Jokowi also doesn't want to be rushed," he remarked, underscoring the need for careful, objective proceedings to ensure that accountability is assigned correctly and that no innocent parties are implicated.

If we see it, Pak Jokowi also doesn't want to be rushed.

โ€” Rivai KusumanegaraStating President Jokowi's preference for a thorough, unhurried investigation into the fake diploma allegations.

This measured approach, according to Jokowi's legal team, is crucial for achieving a definitive outcome. They are not merely seeking a dismissal of the allegations but a clear verdict that will restore the President's good name and provide a lasting resolution. "For Pak Jokowi, there is also certainty whether his name will be cleared or not," Rivai explained, adding that a conclusive judgment would prevent such issues from being resurrected by any group in the future.

So let them work objectively, no need to be pushed.

โ€” Rivai KusumanegaraEmphasizing the need for an objective investigation process.

In stark contrast, Roy Suryo, who has been named a suspect in the case for alleged hoaxes and defamation, remains defiant. He expressed strong conviction that the case file will not reach completion (P21), citing his unwavering belief that President Jokowi's university diploma is indeed fake. This divergence in perspectives highlights the deep divisions and the high stakes involved in this legal battle, which has captured significant public attention and involved numerous parties.

For Pak Jokowi, there is also certainty whether his name will be cleared or not.

โ€” Rivai KusumanegaraExplaining the President's desire for a definitive resolution to clear his name.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.