Alleged Involvement of TNI BAIS Members in Andrie Yunus Case Deemed a Violation of Military Intelligence Functions
The Advocacy Team for Democracy (TAUD) views the alleged involvement of members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces’ Strategic Intelligence Agency (BAIS TNI) in the acid attack on KontraS activist Andrie Yunus as a serious violation of military intelligence functions.
TAUD representative from the Jakarta Legal Aid Institute (LBH Jakarta), Fadhil Alfathan, stated that the information provided by the TNI Military Police Centre (Puspom) regarding four suspected perpetrators from BAIS TNI indicates a deviation from the agency’s functions.
“BAIS should function as an early detection tool for threats directly related to the TNI’s main duties as regulated in the TNI Law, not as a tool for spying on citizens,” said Fadhil in his statement, quoted on Tuesday (24/3/2026).
Previously, the Metro Jaya Police stated that the number of perpetrators might exceed four people.
On that basis, TAUD is pushing for verification through independent institutions such as the National Human Rights Commission as well as the formation of an independent Joint Fact-Finding Team (TGPF).
“Therefore, we urge verification by independent institutions such as Komnas HAM and the establishment of an Independent Joint Fact-Finding Team to produce objective and comprehensive facts, targeting field actors and intellectual actors,” he said.
They assess that high-ranking officials, including the Defence Minister, TNI Commander, and BAIS Chief, need to be held accountable.
TAUD also urges President Prabowo Subianto to form a TGPF involving civil society elements and to ensure that the legal process runs transparently and accountably.
In addition, they demand that the perpetrators be tried through the general court.
“Because the planned attempted murder is a general criminal offence, the victim is a civilian, ensuring the exposure of the intellectual actors of this incident without favouritism, and effective restoration for the victim,” said Fadhil.
Previously, the four TNI soldiers suspected of being involved in the acid attack on Andrie Yunus are members of the BAIS TNI Headquarters Detachment (Denma) from the Navy and Air Force elements.
They hold the ranks of first officers and non-commissioned officers, and are currently secured and detained at the Jaya Defence Military Police Command (Pomdam Jaya).
The acid attack incident occurred on Thursday night (12/3/2026) in the Senen area, Central Jakarta.
TNI Information Centre Head (Kapuspen) Major General Aulia Dwi Nasrullah stated that the investigation process is still ongoing against the four personnel suspected of being involved in the assault on Andrie Yunus.
“To date, the investigation process against the four personnel suspected of assaulting AY is ongoing,” said Major General Aulia in his statement on Monday (23/3/2026).