Police to probe regent's fake diploma

Police to probe regent's fake diploma

KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The Southeast Sulawesi Provincial
Police will look into a local non-governmental organization's
(NGO) claim that Muna Regent Ridwan's high school diploma was not
genuine.

"The investigation into the case is a must since the case has
drawn public attention," Brig. Gen. Indarto, chief of the
Provincial Police said here on Thursday.

The Regional Autonomy Study Foundation's report to police
disclosed evidence that Ridwan, who won the regent election last
year, used a phony high school diploma to meet preliminary
requirements for his candidacy.

Separately, Ridwan denied the foundation's report and said he
was ready to undergo police investigation.

"I have hired a lawyer to accompany me in facing the case. And
I will sue the foundation's management if the police find the
report to be untrue," he said. --Antara