Dr Tifa Rejects Peace Deal with Jokowi in Defamation Case

Tifauzia Tyassuma, known as Dr Tifa, has been charged with criminal defamation and slander against Indonesia’s 7th President, Joko Widodo (Jokowi), over claims she made regarding a fake diploma. Dr Tifa has rejected an offer to pursue a peace settlement.

During a hearing at the East Jakarta District Court on Thursday (2/7/2026), the judge explained the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP). The judge stated that the defendant could pursue restorative justice or a peace agreement because the criminal threat is under five years.

“So, defendant, from the charges that have been read out, there are several articles in the indictment that meet the provisions of Article 204 paragraph 5, with a threat of under five years, meaning you can pursue or seek a peace settlement with the victim,” the judge said.

“Furthermore, if not, will you acknowledge the charges in accordance with the provisions of Article 205 paragraph 1 or Article 206 paragraph 1, or will you contest them?” the judge continued.

At that moment, Dr Tifa was given the opportunity to consult with her legal counsel. She subsequently stated her refusal of the restorative justice or peace proposal. The judge then declared that the trial would continue the following week.

“So, based on my consultation with my advocates, firstly, I will not pursue restorative justice. Secondly, I will contest the charges. Thirdly, I will not accept a plea bargain,” she asserted.

Dr Tifa is charged with criminal defamation and slander against the 7th President of the Republic of Indonesia, Jokowi, over allegations of a fake diploma. She is charged under the primary indictment of Article 434 paragraph 1 in conjunction with Article 441 paragraph 1 in conjunction with Article 126 paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code (KUHP). The subsidiary indictment cites Article 433 paragraph 1 in conjunction with Article 441 paragraph 1 in conjunction with Article 126 paragraph 1 of the KUHP.

Dr Tifa is also charged under a second primary indictment of Article 434 paragraph 1 of the KUHP. The second subsidiary indictment cites Article 310 paragraph 1 of the KUHP or Article 35 in conjunction with Article 51 paragraph (1) and/or Article 32 paragraph (1) in conjunction with Article 48 paragraph (1) of Law Number 11 of 2008 concerning Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE) in conjunction with Article 126 paragraph (1) of the KUHP or Article 32 in conjunction with Article 48 paragraph 1 of the ITE Law in conjunction with Article 126 paragraph (1) of the KUHP.