GMKR Demands Police Release Roy Suryo and Dokter Tifa

The Movement to Reclaim People's Sovereignty (GMKR) has called on the Metro Jaya Regional Police to release Roy Suryo and Tifauziah Tyassuma. Both were arrested as suspects in a defamation case concerning allegations of fake diplomas belonging to former President Joko Widodo on Friday, June 19, 2026.

GMKR stated that the arrests have created serious public perception issues regarding law enforcement's commitment to the rule of law, human rights, and freedom of expression. A Presidium member of GMKR, Marwan Batubara, asserted during a press conference in South Jakarta on Saturday, June 20, 2026, that the police acted arbitrarily and failed to follow proper legal procedures.

The coalition argues that the law should not be used to silence criticism or dissent, which serve as checks on state administration. They are demanding the immediate release of Suryo and Tyassuma, along with guarantees that the legal process will be conducted professionally, transparently, objectively, and with respect for citizens' rights. GMKR also insists that law enforcement agencies maintain their independence and uphold the presumption of innocence, avoiding any actions perceived as criminalizing criticism.

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The arrests have created serious public perception issues regarding law enforcement's commitment to the rule of law, human rights, and freedom of expression.

Furthermore, Marwan demanded that the court investigate the alleged fake diplomas of President Joko Widodo and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka. "We want our friends released immediately, and then the judicial process to prove the authenticity or falsity of Jokowi's diplomas must truly take place," he stated.

Investigators from the Metro Jaya Regional Police arrested Roy Suryo on Friday, June 19, 2026. His lawyer, Ahmad Khozinudin, reported that Suryo was arrested at his home around 7:00 AM WIB, expressing regret over the forceful nature of the arrest, especially since Suryo had been cooperative with investigators and complied with reporting obligations. Tifauziah was arrested the same day around 6:47 AM WIB at her apartment. Her legal advisor, Ramdansyah, stated that Tifauziah was arrested shortly before her doctoral examination. Police spokesperson Komisaris Besar Budi Hermanto confirmed the arrests, stating they occurred after the case files were declared complete by the prosecutor's office, marking a continuation of the ongoing investigation.

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We want our friends released immediately, and then the judicial process to prove the authenticity or falsity of Jokowi's diplomas must truly take place.