Roy Suryo's team asks court to declare home search illegal

Roy Suryo's legal team is challenging the legality of the search conducted at his residence. During a pre-trial hearing at the South Jakarta District Court, Suryo's lawyer, Refly Harun, argued that the search was unlawful because it was not based on a warrant from the competent local court chairman.

The defense further contended that Suryo's arrest by the Polda Metro Jaya was also illegal. They cited violations of specific articles within the Indonesian Constitution and laws governing arrest procedures, asserting that the arrest contravened the principle of legal certainty.

In addition to challenging the search and arrest, Suryo's legal team is also contesting his detention. They argued that the detention order was invalid, again pointing to alleged violations of constitutional provisions and legal certainty principles. Suryo had previously filed the pre-trial motion to test the validity of the search, with the case registered on June 22, 2026.