Profile of TNI Military Police Chief Maj Gen Yusri Nuryanto: The Firm Figure Behind the Acid Attack Case Involving KontraS Activist

Amid public spotlight on the acid attack case afflicting KontraS activist Andrie Yunus, the name of Major General (Maj Gen) TNI Yusri Nuryanto has surfaced as a pivotal figure. As the Commander of the TNI Military Police Centre (Danpuspom TNI), he holds the highest command in ensuring military law is enforced impartially. His firmness was tested when he publicly announced suspect status for four rogue members of the TNI Strategic Intelligence Agency (BAIS) involved in the criminal act. Let us take a closer look at the profile and track record of the General. Maj Gen TNI Yusri Nuryanto is a senior TNI Army officer with extensive specialisation in Military Police (CPM). This 1994 Military Academy (Akmil) graduate is known as a disciplined figure with a deep understanding of order and law within the military environment. Before serving as Danpuspom TNI, Yusri held various strategic positions. The name Yusri Nuryanto gained wider public recognition when he took over the investigation of the acid attack case against KontraS activist Andrie Yunus. This case is highly sensitive as it involves members of the TNI BAIS—an intelligence unit long known for its secrecy. Yusri demonstrated rare transparency. He ensured that the four soldiers—Captain NDP, Lieutenant SL, Lieutenant BHW, and Sergeant ES—received no special treatment despite coming from an elite unit. On various occasions, Yusri emphasised that the actions of these rogues have tarnished the institution. “There is no place for soldiers who act outside the law, especially in attacking civilians. The honour of the TNI is at stake here,” he stated firmly during a press conference at TNI Headquarters. Under his leadership, the TNI Military Police Centre moved swiftly to coordinate with police and KontraS to ensure collected evidence is accurate and irrefutable in military court. Colleagues know Yusri as a leader who adheres to the principle of leading by example. He often stresses that the Military Police must serve as a model of discipline for other soldiers. In handling major cases, he is known not only to rely on paper reports but also to personally monitor investigation processes in the field. His primary duty is to carry out military police functions within the TNI environment to support the TNI’s main tasks, including investigating criminal acts involving soldiers. He officially assumed the role of Danpuspom TNI in early 2024, replacing the previous official as part of routine rotations at TNI Headquarters. Maj Gen Yusri acted decisively by designating them as suspects and detaining them in maximum security cells to prevent interference in the investigation. Before reaching the rank of Major General (two-star), he held the rank of Brigadier General (one-star) while serving as Deputy Commander of the TNI Military Police Centre. Maj Gen TNI Yusri Nuryanto represents the new face of more transparent military law enforcement. His courage in implicating BAIS rogues in the acid attack case on the KontraS activist proves that under his command, the TNI Military Police Centre is committed to being a clean and accountable institution.