Indonesian police transfer fake diploma case suspects to prosecutors

Authorities in Indonesia have officially handed over Roy Suryo and Tifauzia Tyassuma, also known as Dokter Tifa, to the prosecutor's office. They are suspects in a case involving allegations of fake diplomas related to Indonesian President Joko Widodo.

Polda Metro Jaya, the regional police, confirmed the transfer of case files, evidence, and the two suspects to the South Jakarta District Prosecutor's Office on Monday, June 22, 2026. Earlier, eight individuals were named suspects in the alleged defamation case concerning accusations of fake diplomas against the president.

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So, we ensure that all stages carried out by investigators of the Ditreskrimum Polda Metro Jaya are in accordance with KUHAP procedures.

Director of General Criminal Investigation at Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Pol Iman Imanuddin, asserted that the arrest and detention process, which began on Friday, June 19, 2026, strictly adhered to the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP). He assured that all investigative stages were conducted according to legal procedures.

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If there is intervention, I think it is more accurate to say attempts to hinder, disturb, or obstruct the investigation process.

Imanuddin also denied any external intervention in the case. He suggested that any perceived interference might stem from individuals attempting to obstruct the investigation. "If there is intervention, I think it is more accurate to say attempts to hinder, disturb, or obstruct the investigation process," he stated. He reiterated that the police remain guided by KUHAP, even in the face of potential pressure from former officials who may still perceive themselves as having authority.

The police urged all parties to respect the ongoing legal process and cautioned against creating provocative narratives on social media. Imanuddin pointed out that legal mechanisms, such as pre-trial motions, are available for addressing any perceived irregularities in the investigation. He also mentioned the existence of an internal supervisory body for oversight and control of the police's investigative activities.

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All procedural provisions have guidelines. If there are things that feel inappropriate, there is a mechanism called pre-trial, or if suspicions or allegations from our investigators are found that are considered incorrect, there is an internal supervisor, all of which are channels that can be used by all parties in supervising and controlling the investigation we conduct.