Roy Suryo Arrested
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Indonesian politician Roy Suryo and Dr. Tifa were arrested in connection with a defamation case involving allegations of a fake diploma concerning President Joko Widodo. Their lawyer claims political motives behind the arrests. President Joko Widodo has commented on the situation.
Judge sets schedule for Roy Suryo's pre-trial hearing
A judge at the South Jakarta District Court has laid out the schedule for the pre-trial hearing of Roy Suryo, who faces charges of defaming Joko Widodo with a fake diploma. Presiding Judge I Ketut Darpawan emphasized the need for a smooth process, allocating seven days for the proceedings. The hearing began with the applicant presenting their case, with Suryo represented by his legal counsel. The …
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 th…
Roy Suryo challenges arrest, detention in fake diploma case pretrial hearing
Roy Suryo, a suspect in a defamation case involving allegations of a fake diploma belonging to former President Joko Widodo, is seeking to have his arrest and detention declared unlawful. The pretrial…