Activists may face legal charges

Activists may face legal charges

BOGOR (JP): The six activists who allegedly lowered the
national flag during a recent protest by market vendors in front
of the Bogor municipality building maybe charged with contempt,
an official said on Monday.

"If proven guilty, they will be charged under Article 154 of
the Criminal Code, which carries a maximum sentence of four years
in prison," Bogor Police chief of detectives Sr. Insp. Budi
Prasetyo said.

The vendors were protesting in front of the municipality
building on Friday to demand that they be allowed to continue
operating their businesses at Bogor market.

The vendors became angered as they demanded the return of
illegal levies collected from them by officials.

"The six activists said they did not lower the flag. We will,
however, probe this case thoroughly," Budi said. (21/edt)