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Police identify more suspects in Cipinang teenager harassment
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Hundreds of Islam Defenders Front (FPI) members stage a rally to show their support for their leader, Rizieq Shihab in Jakarta on Jan.23. (JP/Safrin La Batu)
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he Jakarta Police have identified two more people allegedly involved in the harassment of a 15-year-old boy in East Jakarta, whose comments on social media were considered insults to firebrand cleric Rizieq Shihab.
Hendy F. Kurniawan, head of the Jakarta Police violent crimes unit identified the men by the aliases B and E, but refused to reveal their role in case.
"We can't reveal their role yet because we haven't arrested them. We're worried [revealing the information] could interfere with the ongoing investigation," Hendy said.
Based on witness testimony and obtained footage both men are suspected of being involved in the harassment of the victim, Hendy said.
On Saturday, police named Abdul Majid, 22, and Mat Husin alias Ucin, 57, as suspects in the harassment case.
They allegedly violated the child protection law and the criminal code on collective assault.
Another teenager in Bekasi, West Java, also faced police questioning on Monday for a comment on his Facebook page that was considered offensive to religion. (cal)
