TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Criminal Investigation Department [Bareskrim] of National Police for cybercrime had just arrest RPH, a 48-year-old teacher, who was suspected for spreading a hoax and hate speech about armed 15 million members of Indonesia Communist Party (PKI) to attack Ulema. The police team arrests him on Tuesday, February 20 at Rangkasbitung, Lebak, Banten.
“The arrest lead by cyber patrols,” said National Police cybercrime director Brig. Gen. Fadil Imran in a written statement on Wednesday, February 21.
Police seized some evidence. "Two mobile phones, four SIM cards, and Facebook accounts under the name Ragil Hartajo."
RPH is charged under the Law on the Elimination of Racial and Ethnic Discrimination, which stipulates a maximum punishment of five years in prison. "RPH was detained at the Police General Crimes Directorate," Fadil added.
Fadil asks the public to use social media wisely and not to easily believe unclarified news and information. "Think before you click," said Fadil, regarding the hate speech spread on social media.
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