Rismon Sianipar Now Claims Jokowi's Diploma Is Authentic, Will Publish Book for Atonement
Jakarta — Digital forensics researcher Rismon Sianipar has stated that his latest research findings show no irregularities in the diploma of Indonesia’s seventh president, Joko Widodo (Jokowi).
Sianipar made this assertion after conducting an in-depth review regarding earlier accusations that Jokowi’s diploma was fraudulent. “Yes, it is authentic. Why? Based on my review, that is why I say it: truth hurts. But what pains me even more is if I were unwilling to disclose it,” Sianipar said after meeting Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka at the Vice President’s Office in Jakarta on Friday (13 March 2026).
Furthermore, Sianipar intends to atone by documenting his findings in a book. It should be noted that Sianipar is one of the suspects in the case alleging Jokowi’s diploma is fraudulent. He was charged under Articles 32(1) and 35 of the Electronic Information and Transactions Law concerning the deletion or concealment and manipulation of electronic documents.
However, Sianipar has recently disclosed his latest research findings, which state that Jokowi’s diploma is authentic. “For the past two to three months I have studied this further and more carefully, and after my discovery approximately two weeks ago, it is final. Therefore, I have decided I must disclose this to the public,” he asserted.
Some parties have called him a traitor. However, he remains unmoved. Sianipar is determined to reveal the truth. “What matters is that I have found the truth through reconstruction and testing that I have conducted over these three months, and I will document it in a book,” he maintained.
The digital forensics researcher even visited Jokowi directly at his residence in Solo, Central Java, on Thursday (12 March 2026) afternoon. Upon arrival at the location, Sianipar entered Jokowi’s home directly.
Prior to visiting Jokowi’s residence, Sianipar had filed a request for restorative justice in the case involving allegations of defamation related to accusations that Jokowi’s diploma was fraudulent.