Roy Suryo Accused Under ITE Law, Criticizes Prosecutor as 'Blindly Acting'

It has been revealed that Roy Suryo, former Minister of Culture and Tourism, has been indicted on charges of violating the Information and Electronic Transactions Law (ITE Law). He strongly criticized the prosecution process, stating that the prosecutor was 'acting blindly.' This case reopens discussions within Indonesia regarding freedom of expression and the scope and application of existing laws, including the ITE Law. The ITE Law has been under scrutiny domestically and internationally for years due to its broad scope and accusations that it is often used to suppress political and social commentary. Roy Suryo's case concerns the legal responsibility for information disseminated by public figures through social media and other platforms, and it may impact the health of Indonesia's democracy and the nature of its public discourse. Attention is focused on how the prosecution's arguments and the defense's counterarguments will unfold. Source: Sindonews