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Treason suspects intended to mobilize mass to occupy House: Police
Jakarta Post - December 3, 2016
National Police spokesperson Insp. Gen. Boy Rafli Amar said he had found evidence suggesting seven suspects, namely Eko, Adityawarman, Kivlan Zein, Firza Huzein, Ratna Sarumpaet, Rachmawati Soekarnoputri and Alvin, had conspired to take advantage of the rally against Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama for alleged blasphemy.
"There has been communication and coordination [between the suspects]. The police have monitored and recorded their planned activities," Boy said at the National Police headquarters on Saturday.
Boy added that the police had been investigating the possible involvement of other people who may have given financial assistance to the treason movement. "We are developing an investigation into the source of the money, whether someone has financially backed them," he said.
The police also arrested activist Sri Bintang Pamungkas, Jamran and Rizal on suspicion of treason. However, Boy said they were not connected to the seven aforementioned suspects. (fac/jun)
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