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Police ignore House, proceed with treason case

The National Police ignore calls by the House of Representatives and proceed with the investigation of an alleged treason attempt against President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo.

Margareth S. Aritonang (The Jakarta Post)
Jakarta
Fri, January 13, 2017

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Police ignore House, proceed with treason case Rachmawati Soekarnoputri visits residents in the Luar Batang area of North Jakarta on Apr. 27. Rachmawati was arrested on Friday for alleged treason. (Kompas.com/Robertus Belarminus)

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he National Police ignore calls by the House of Representatives and proceed with the investigation of alleged treason attempt against President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo.

House Deputy Speaker Fadli Zon has urged the police to terminate the investigation by saying the ongoing legal process of the suspects had a lack of evidence. Fadli made the announcement after meeting with one of the suspects, Rachmawati Soekarnoputri, who complained about the police imposing power on her through the investigation she referred to as questionable.

However, National Police spokesperson Brig. Gen. Rikwanto defended the police’s investigation, ensuring that his institution had gathered evidence and would continue to search for more to punish the suspects. He cited a tracked transfer of money from Rachmawati to several individuals allegedly planning a rally to question Jokowi’s leadership in December last year.

“We have identified where the money came from, and we are investigating for further evidence,” Rikwanto told the press on Thursday. “Everyone can comment on the matter. The House is discussing the political aspects [of the case], but we are dealing with the legal matter so the legal process can continue”.

(Read also: 8 arrested on treason charges ahead of rally)

Rachmawati came to the House last Wednesday to file a complaint over the police’s investigation of her case, convincing lawmakers that the police have conducted improper procedures by questioning her.

Following the meeting, the House plans to set up a special committee for the treason charges in order to scrutinize the matter. (evi)

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