jpnn.com, JAKARTA - The National Police criminal investigation unit officially named Ferdinand Hutahaean a suspect over hate speech on Monday (10/1) night.
Ferdinand was immediately detained by the police, said National Police spokesman Brigadier General Ahmad Ramadhan.
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"Investigators obtained two pieces of evidence to raise the status of FH from a witness to a suspect in accordance with Article 184 of the Criminal Code," Ramadhan said, as quoted by Antara.
Before being named a suspect, Ferdinand was examined as a witness. Investigators examined a total of 17 witnesses and 21 expert witnesses.
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Ferdinand will be detained for the next 20 days at the Central Jakarta Detention Center.
Ferdinand has been in hot water since he uploaded a controversial tweet on January 4, with many accusing him of committing blasphemy.
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The hashtag #TangkapFerdinand (#ArrestFerdinand) was trending on Twitter. (antara/mcr20/jpnn)
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