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    "data": {
        "id": 1667041,
        "msgid": "reported-after-call-to-topple-prabowo-saiful-mujani-urges-criticism-to-be-met-with-criticism-1775731865",
        "date": "2026-04-09 16:52:05",
        "title": "Reported After Call to Topple Prabowo, Saiful Mujani Urges Criticism to be Met with Criticism",
        "author": "Tri Susanto Setiawan",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "Political analyst Saiful Mujani has been reported to the Metro Jaya Police for alleged treason following his public call to oust President Prabowo, but he argues that differing opinions should be countered with criticism rather than legal action. Saiful views the report as a legitimate democratic step but criticises the involvement of law enforcement in suppressing political opinions, warning it signals increasing fascism in Indonesia. The report, filed on 8 April 2026 under Article 246 of Law No. 1\/2023, was confirmed by police spokesperson Kombes Pol Budi Hermanto.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com \u2014 Political analyst Saiful Mujani believes that\ndifferences of opinion should be responded to with criticism, not taken\nto the legal realm. He stated this after being reported to the Metro\nJaya Police for alleged treason. \u201cJust refute it, criticism against\ncriticism. But it\u2019s fine if they want to show more clearly that this\ncountry is becoming increasingly fascist,\u201d Saiful said when confirmed on\nThursday (9\/4\/2026). \u201cUnless I have physically harmed someone else or\ndeprived others of their freedom and rights,\u201d he added. He also believes\nthat law enforcement authorities should not get involved when citizens\nexpress opinions about the political situation. Nevertheless, Saiful\nsaid the report against him is a legitimate step in a democratic system.\n\u201cA legitimate step. But since this is in the realm of civil society and\nin the form of attitudes and opinions, it should just be responded to,\u201d\nhe stated. Head of Public Relations at Metro Jaya Police, Kombes Pol\nBudi Hermanto, confirmed the existence of the report. He said it was\nfiled on Wednesday, 8 April 2026, around 9:30 PM WIB. \u201cYes, it\u2019s true,\nreported on Wednesday 8 April 2026 around 9:30 PM,\u201d Budi said when\nconfirmed on Thursday (9\/4\/2026). The report is recorded under number\nLP\/B\/2428\/IV\/2026\/SPKT\/POLDA METRO JAYA dated 8 April 2026. \u201cRelated to\nArticle 246 of Law 1\/2023. Reporter Robina Akbar from the East Jakarta\nCommunity Alliance,\u201d Budi continued.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/reported-after-call-to-topple-prabowo-saiful-mujani-urges-criticism-to-be-met-with-criticism-1775731865",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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