Former Coordinating Minister for Political,Legal,and Security Affairs,Mahfud MD,has stated that the authority to⁢ determine the authenticity of President Joko Widodo’s (Jokowi) diploma rests solely ⁤with the court judge presiding over the case involving Roy Suryo and others. This follows the naming of Roy Suryo and associates as suspects in a case alleging a forged diploma.

Mahfud ⁤MD conveyed ⁢his opinion through the ‘Teruhan Terang’ podcast, available on his official YouTube channel @MahfudMD. He argued that⁢ a guilty verdict for Roy ⁤Suryo ‍Cs should not ‍be issued before definitively establishing whether Jokowi’s diploma is genuine or fabricated.

“if Roy Suryo is suddenly declared⁤ guilty in court, despite ⁢the core ‍issue being a false accusation, it must be proven first. And⁣ the entity responsible for proving the diploma’s authenticity -⁤ whether it’s fake or not – ⁣is ‍not the police, but⁣ the judge,” Mahfud ‍stated, as reported on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

Background: The Diploma Allegation

The case centers‍ around allegations that ‍President jokowi’s diploma is ⁢a forgery. Roy Suryo, a political⁣ analyst and former Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, has been a vocal ⁣critic regarding the ⁣diploma’s validity.The Indonesian national Police⁢ initiated an investigation following complaints regarding the alleged falsification.

Mahfud MD’s Legal Reasoning

Mahfud‍ MD, a respected legal scholar and ⁢former Constitutional court Justice, emphasized the importance of due process and the separation of powers. He argued that the⁣ police’s ⁢role ⁢is to investigate and gather evidence, while the determination of facts and ⁢legal conclusions is the exclusive domain of the⁣ judiciary.⁣ Prematurely declaring guilt, he suggested, woudl undermine the principles of⁣ a fair ⁢trial.

Implications for the Case

Mahfud MD’s statement adds a significant layer of legal scrutiny to the case. It suggests that the prosecution will face a considerable challenge in⁢ securing a conviction against Roy Suryo Cs without first presenting conclusive evidence of diploma forgery⁢ to the court. The focus, according to Mahfud, should be on establishing the diploma’s authenticity, rather‍ than solely on the act of making accusations.

Key Figures

• Mahfud MD: Former ⁣Coordinating Minister for Political,⁢ Legal, and Security Affairs.
• Roy⁣ Suryo: Political analyst⁤ and former ‍Deputy Minister of‍ Youth and Sports, now a suspect in the case.
• Joko Widodo (Jokowi): Current President of ⁤Indonesia.