Rismon Sianipar Seeks Restorative Justice in Jokowi Diploma Case

Jakarta – Rismon Hasiholan Sianipar, a suspect in the case alleging a fake diploma attributed to Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), has submitted a request for restorative justice (RJ). The request was made to investigators at Polda Metro Jaya last week, according to Kombes Iman Imanuddin, Director of General Criminal Investigation at Polda Metro Jaya Detik News.

RJ Application Under Review

Kombes Imanuddin stated that Sianipar, along with his legal counsel, formally submitted the RJ application. Sianipar and his lawyer returned to Polda Metro Jaya on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, to inquire about the status of their request. Investigators are currently processing the application and acting as facilitators in the process Detik News.

Background of the Case

The case involves allegations of a falsified diploma belonging to President Jokowi. Polda Metro Jaya initially named eight suspects, divided into two groups. The first group included Eggi Sudjana, Kurnia Tri Rohyani, Damai Hari Lubis, Rustam Effendi, and Muhammad Rizal Fadillah. The second group consisted of Roy Suryo, Rismon Hasiholan Sianipar, and Tifauziah Tyassuma, also known as Dr. Tifa Detik News.

Previous Developments

Previously, Polda Metro Jaya had dropped the investigation against Eggi Sudjana and Damai Hari Lubis after they also sought and were granted restorative justice. Case files for Roy Suryo, Rismon Sianipar, and Dr. Tifa were previously submitted to the public prosecutor on January 13, 2026, but were returned due to incompleteness Detik News.

Recent Investigations

Following the return of the case files, investigators questioned additional witnesses in Central Java and Yogyakarta on February 11, 2026, including President Jokowi himself, who was questioned at the Surakarta Police Headquarters in Solo Detik News.