Feri Amsari Reported to Polda Metro Jaya Over Self-Sufficiency Criticism
Polda Metro Jaya has received two police reports against Feri Amsari, a constitutional law expert from Andalas University, following his statements criticising food self-sufficiency.
The Head of Public Relations for Polda Metro Jaya, Commissioner Budi Hermanto, stated that the reports were filed by Ito Simamora from the Tani Nusantara Legal Aid Institute.
The report concerns alleged criminal violations under Article 263 and/or Article 264 on spreading false news, according to case number LP/8/2692/IV/2026/SPKT/POLDA METRO JAYA.
Additionally, a report was filed by RMN, a student, regarding alleged violations of Article 246 on public incitement, under case number LP/8/25564V/2028/SPKT/POLDA METRO JAYA.
“Regarding the official police reports received by the Criminal Investigation Unit of Polda Metro Jaya concerning the suspect FA,” he told reporters on Friday (17/4).
Budi explained that the reports were accepted due to the presence of witnesses and initial evidence related to the alleged criminal violations. However, he noted that whether criminal elements are present will only be determined through the investigation process.
“A while ago, we stated that Polda Metro Jaya must accept reports from all Indonesian citizens if they meet the criteria for criminal articles, with witnesses and evidence,” he said.
Furthermore, Budi urged the public to remain conducive and avoid anarchic actions. He asked society to fully entrust the matter to the applicable legal processes.
He stated that his side would first delve into Feri’s statements on food self-sufficiency that were reported in this case.
“This is the task of the investigators to examine the facts from those posts, including the actual facts,” he said.
CNNIndonesia.com has sought a response from Feri Amsari regarding this reporting but has not yet received one.
Several observers and activists have been reported to the police due to statements with a critical tone. The complainants are from community groups who disagree with their statements.
At least three observers and activists have been policed, namely political expert Saiful Mujani, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) activist from Madura Islah Bahrawi, and lecturer from Jakarta State University (UNJ) Ubedilah Badrun.
They were reported due to their critical statements.