People's Movement Urges Police to Free Roy Suryo and Doctor Tifa

The People's Sovereignty Reclamation Movement (GMKR) has called on the Jakarta Metro Police to release Roy Suryo and Tifauziah Tyassuma, also known as Doctor Tifa. Both were arrested on Friday, June 19, 2026, as suspects in a defamation case related to allegations of a fake diploma belonging to former Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi).

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The arrest has raised serious public perceptions about law enforcement commitment to the principles of a legal state, respect for human rights, and the guarantee of freedom of expression.

Marwan Batubara, a presidium member of GMKR, stated in a press conference on Saturday, June 20, 2026, that the arrests have raised public concerns about law enforcement's commitment to the rule of law, human rights, and freedom of expression. GMKR contends 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 differing opinions that serve as a check on state governance. They demand the immediate release of Suryo and Tifa, insisting that the legal process be conducted professionally, transparently, objectively, and with respect for citizens' rights. GMKR also calls for law enforcement to uphold independence and the presumption of innocence, avoiding actions perceived as criminalizing criticism.

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We want our friends to be released soon, and then the judicial process to prove whether Jokowi's diploma is genuine or not must take place.

Furthermore, Marwan demanded that the court investigate the alleged fake diplomas of Jokowi and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka. Roy Suryo's attorney, Ahmad Khozinudin, expressed regret over the arrest, deeming it coercive, and stated that his client had been cooperative. Tifauziah's legal team reported that she was arrested just before her doctoral examination. Jakarta Metro Police spokesperson Commissioner Budi Hermanto confirmed the arrests, citing that the case files were complete and declared P21 by the prosecutor's office, indicating the evidence met the requirements for prosecution.

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The case file has been declared complete or P21 by the prosecutor's office.