Police ready to submit FPI dossiers

The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, Tuesday October 14 2014


The Jakarta Police said on Monday that their investigation into the role of two high-ranking members of the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) during a riot at City Hall in Central Jakarta on Oct. 3 was complete.

“We have gathered enough evidence for suspects Novel Bamu’min and Shahabudin Anggawi’s dossiers. We will submit them to the prosecutor’s office soon,” Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Rikwanto said.

Rikwanto explained that all evidence pointed to Novel and Shahabudin coordinating the violent protest. Furthermore, he said that the two were also responsible for inciting violence during the protest.

Both suspects could face a maximum sentence of six years’ imprisonment for inciting others to violate laws.

The police also named 20 other FPI members suspects, including four minors. The 20 could face multiple charges under articles 170 and 214 of the Criminal Code on the use of violence and attacking officials.



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