Indonesian Police Arrest Roy Suryo, Dr. Tifa in Fake Diploma Case

Indonesian police have reportedly arrested two prominent figures, Roy Suryo and Tifauziah Tyassuma, also known as dr Tifa, in connection with allegations of a fake diploma belonging to President Joko Widodo.

The arrests, which allegedly occurred on Friday morning, June 19, 2026, were confirmed by Petrus Selestinus, a lawyer for Roy Suryo. He stated that Suryo's wife reported his detention by investigators from the Polda Metro Jaya around 7:00 AM. Simultaneously, information emerged that dr Tifa was also arrested at her apartment around 6:47 AM.

Both Suryo and dr Tifa have been suspects in the case since November 2025. The legal process advanced significantly on June 2, 2026, when the Jakarta High Prosecutor's Office declared their case files complete, a status known as P21. This indicates that investigators have gathered sufficient evidence, and the case is ready to proceed to the next stage.

Lawyers for both accused expressed dismay at the arrests. Petrus Selestinus argued that his client, Roy Suryo, had been cooperative with investigators and regularly complied with reporting requirements. He suggested that a summons should have been issued rather than a forceful arrest, especially since the case file was complete. Similarly, dr Tifa's legal team confirmed her arrest and echoed sentiments that the process could have been handled through less coercive means.