Presidential Chief of Staff Lauds Jonru Suspect Naming
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Kamis, 1 Januari 1970 07:00 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Presidential Chief of Staff Teten Masduki said that the government appreciates police efforts in eradicating acts of hate-speech, fake news, and misleading information allegedly spread by Jon Riah Ukur Ginting or Jonru.
“Hoax does need to be disciplined,” said Teten on Friday, September 29.
According to Teten, the government received numerous requests from the public to take firm actions against hoax and hate speech spreaders.
Read: Police to Probe into Alleged Hate Speech by Jonru against Jokowi
Police named Jonru as a suspect for allegedly spreading hate speeches on the internet. Among his social media posts that caused controversy suggested that Indonesia is being colonized by China.
Jonru has undergone questioning and is currently being detained by the Jakarta Metro Police. Authorities have also searched Jonru’s residence and confiscated his laptop, flash drive, and several other items that are related to the case.
Teten Masduki reminded the public to not view Jonru’s arrest as the government’s act of tyranny. He explained that the law statutes the ban on spreading hate speeches and spreading deceit.
ADITYA BUDIMAN | FRISKI RIANA
