Jokowi Approves Restorative Justice for Rismon Sianipar, Files to be Forwarded to Metro Police
JAKARTA — Former Indonesian President Joko Widodo has approved restorative justice for Rismon Sianipar in connection with allegations of forged educational credentials.
Jokowi’s legal representative, Rivai Kusumanegara, stated that his team is preparing administrative documentation for restorative justice proceedings on behalf of Rismon. Rismon had previously apologised and requested settlement of the case through restorative justice mechanisms.
“Jokowi’s aide asked us to prepare administration related to restorative justice and coordinate well with both Rismon’s legal representative and the Metro Police,” Rivai told Kompas.com on Friday 13 March 2026.
“We are now awaiting the Jakarta Metro Police’s decision to issue an SP3 (investigation termination order) for Rismon,” he added.
Rivai explained that the filing process began after Jokowi, as the complainant, approved case settlement through restorative justice.
“In principle, Rismon’s restorative justice request has been approved by President Jokowi,” Rivai stated.
In a separate development, Rismon acknowledged that his research in the book “Jokowi’s White Paper” was flawed. He stated that Jokowi’s university diploma is genuine.
“Yes, it is authentic. Why? Based on my research, that is why I said truth hurts. But what hurts me more is if I do not disclose it,” Rismon said after meeting with Vice President Gibran Rakabuming at the Vice President’s residence in Jakarta on Friday.
Rismon also pledged to take responsibility for his error. He intends to rectify his mistake by publishing a special book addressing the matter.
The Director of General Criminal Investigation at Jakarta Metro Police, Senior Commissioner Iman Imanudin, stated that his office is currently processing the request.
“Several days ago, Rismon and his lawyer submitted a request for restorative justice facilitation to investigators. We are making efforts to facilitate the request submitted by the suspect,” Iman said on Wednesday 11 March 2026.
Jakarta Metro Police had identified eight suspects in the case of alleged forged credentials allegations against Jokowi following an extended investigation.