Roy Suryo’s Diploma Case: Refly Harun Discusses Potential for Restorative Justice
The legal battle surrounding allegations of a falsified diploma involving President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) continues to unfold, with recent developments focusing on the possibility of restorative justice. Refly Harun, the legal counsel for Roy Suryo and others implicated in the case, has indicated that restorative justice could be a path forward, but hinges on a specific condition: an apology from President Jokowi.
SP3 and Withdrawn Reports
Recent actions by authorities have led to the issuance of a SP3 (termination of investigation) for Eggi Sudjana, which Refly Harun suggests also implies the withdrawal of reports against Roy Suryo, Rismon Sianipar, and Doctor Tifa. This development stems from concerns raised about the validity of the diploma allegations.
The Role of Expert Witnesses
The defense team has brought forward expert witnesses, including former supporters of President Jokowi, to bolster their case. Refly Harun stated this strategy aims not only to lighten the legal burden on his clients but potentially secure their exoneration. MSN Indonesia reported on this shift in expert testimony on February 12, 2026.
Restorative Justice Contingency
According to Vidio.com, Refly Harun emphasized on January 27, 2026, that restorative justice is contingent upon President Jokowi offering an apology. This suggests a willingness from the defense to pursue a resolution outside of traditional legal proceedings if a gesture of goodwill is extended.
Questioned Procedures
The SP3 issued in the case has faced scrutiny, with some authorities questioning the procedure and suggesting that the revocation of the initial police report (LP) is an absolute requirement. Radar Tulungagung reported on these concerns, highlighting potential flaws in the handling of the case.
Allegations Remain Unresolved
Despite the discontinuation of the defamation case, allegations of a fake diploma have not been dismissed. Oegroseno stated that the core issue of the diploma’s authenticity remains open, even with the legal proceedings paused. BeritaSatu.com covered this perspective.
Ongoing Scrutiny
The case continues to attract attention, with Refly Harun expressing surprise at discrepancies in the alleged diploma specimen, as reported by Kompas.tv on February 16, 2026. Further details regarding the reasons for requesting the cessation of the investigation against Roy Suryo were provided by Refly Harun in a YouTube video, as detailed by YouTube on February 16, 2026.