Six suspects alleged to have been involved in the attempted assassinations during the 21-22 17 April Jakarta riot in Indonesia have been charged with possession of weapons, which carries a maximum penalty of life in prison. Antara Foto/Nova Wahyudi/ via The suspects had received Iqbal ($ 150 million rupiah ) from an unknown source, according to police. Authorities believe Indonesian State was involved in organising the attacks. The riot began as a protest in response to the election of Widodo as President on May 2019 by his opponent Prabowo ’s supporters. Eight people were killed. Prabowo denied involvement in the attacks.
Six suspects alleged to have been involved in the attempted assassinations during the 21-22 17 April Jakarta riot in Indonesia have been charged with possession of weapons, which carries a maximum penalty of life in prison. The suspects had received Iqbal ($ 150 million rupiah ) from an unknown source, according to police. Authorities believe Indonesian State was involved in organising the attacks. The riot began as a protest in response to the election of Widodo as President on May 2019 by his opponent Prabowo ’s supporters. Eight people were killed. Prabowo denied involvement in the attacks.