Roy Suryo and Dokter Tifa arrested after case files declared complete

Indonesian authorities have arrested former minister Roy Suryo and a figure known as Dokter Tifa on Friday, June 19, 2026. The arrests stem from a defamation case involving accusations of a fake diploma directed at former President Joko Widodo.

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The case files have been declared complete or P21 by the prosecutor's office.

Jakarta Metropolitan Police spokesperson, Grand Commissioner Budi Hermanto, confirmed that the arrests were made because the suspects' case files have been declared complete, or P21, by prosecutors. He emphasized that this action is a continuation of the ongoing investigation and that all legal procedures have been followed. "The case files have been declared complete or P21 by the prosecutor's office," Budi stated.

Hermanto further explained that the evidence gathered is deemed sufficient and meets the required legal standards. He assured that the investigation adheres to criminal procedure law and upholds the principle of equality before the law. "With that, this step becomes a clear and accountable legal basis," he added. Police stressed that the legal action is not personal but targets alleged violations of criminal law, handled professionally and proportionately.

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With that, this step becomes a clear and accountable legal basis.

In this case, eight individuals were initially named suspects. They were divided into two groups, facing charges under the Indonesian Criminal Code and the Information and Electronic Transactions Law. However, the investigation was later discontinued for Eggi Sudjana and Damai Hari Lubis. Police also reminded the public that an arrest does not equate to a conviction, and all suspects are protected by the presumption of innocence until a legally binding court decision is reached.

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We also emphasize that an arrest is not a conviction. An arrest is part of a legal process. Everyone who is a suspect is protected by the presumption of innocence until there is a court decision that has permanent legal force.