Sandiaga Ready for Police Summons over Ratna Sarumpaet Uproar

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Vice presidential candidate Sandiaga Uno said he was ready to provide a statement to the police regarding the case of spreading hoax that ensnared the activist Ratna Sarumpaet if necessary. He explained his readiness was part of his and presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto’s commitment as the citizen.

“I and Pak Prabowo, as citizens who obey the law, will surely follow any legal decision. So, if I am asked for clarification, I’ll be ready,” said Sandiaga Uno in Bulungan Sports Center, South Jakarta, Friday, October 5.

Sandiaga and Prabowo were reported in the case of spreading hoax on the assault against Ratna Sarumpaet.

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The former Jakarta deputy governor explained his and Prabowo’s legal team was currently drafting the argument should the police summoned them for testimony. “The legal team has discussed [the matter] and will deliver their legal statement to us,” Sandiaga added.

Sandiaga asserted he and Prabowo along with other people who participated in spreading the issue were the victims. They believed on what Ratna told them because of her consistent story.

Other than Sandiaga and Prabowo, dozens of people had been reported, including Fadli Zon, Rizal Ramli, Rachel Maryam, Amien Rais, Hanum Rais, and Mardani Ali Sera.

Today, October 5, the police summoned Amien Rais and Hanum Rais. The father-daughter would be questioned for their involvement in spreading the news that Ratna Sarumpaet were beaten and assaulted.

When asked about the investigation on Amien and Hanum Rais, Sandiaga remained tight-lipped. “I give the police wide room to conduct examination and investigation, disclose, and complete this case,” he concluded.

BUDIARTI UTAMI PUTRI