South Jakarta District Court Grants Andrie Yunus's Pre-trial Motion, Ordering Metro Jaya Police to Proceed with Investigation
The South Jakarta District Court partially granted the pre-trial motion filed by Andrie Yunus against the Criminal Investigation Directorate of the Metro Jaya Regional Police on Tuesday (2/6). Single judge Suparna ordered the police to immediately continue the legal process related to the sulphuric acid attack case involving the petitioner.
In the verdict, Judge Suparna emphasised that the Metro Jaya Regional Police must not allow this case to remain pending without legal certainty. The court mandated the police to follow up on Police Report number LP/A/222/III/2026/Satreskrim/Restro Jakpus/Polda Metro Jaya, dated 13 March 2026.
“Orders the respondent to continue the legal process regarding said police report. For the sake of law, justice, and the protection of human rights, particularly for the victim, the respondent must complete the legal process to ensure legal certainty,” stated Judge Suparna in the South Jakarta District Court courtroom.
The judge noted that although the police claimed the investigation was ongoing, facts on the ground showed no significant progress for the victim. This ruling emphasises the importance of a thorough investigation, particularly to uncover the involvement of other civilian perpetrators.
The pre-trial lawsuit, filed by the Advocacy Team for Democracy (TAUD) as legal counsel for Andrie Yunus, was triggered by conflicting information within the Metro Jaya Police. Previously, there was an impression that the case had been unilaterally halted following statements by police officials during a Hearing with Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) and a press conference in April.
At that time, the Head of Public Relations for Metro Jaya Police stated that all files and evidence had been transferred to the TNI Military Police (Puspom TNI), which the public interpreted as the end of the police investigators’ authority. However, during the trial, investigators claimed the investigation was still underway and no Suspension of Investigation Order (SP3) had been issued.
“This situation has caused confusion, especially for the victim and the public, leading to the assumption that by transferring evidence to the TNI Military Police, the respondent’s duties were complete,” the judge explained.
Trial facts also revealed that since the transfer of evidence to the TNI Military Police on 19 March 2026, Metro Jaya investigators have performed minimal legal action. Records show only the examination of one medical witness and the delivery of a single Investigation Result Development Notification (SP2HP).
Through this ruling, the judge hopes that the Metro Jaya Regional Police will work more professionally and transparently in resolving the sulphuric acid attack case in accordance with the applicable legal framework and the Indonesian justice system.