FAJAR.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Social media activist Herwin Sudikta openly criticized the national police after the release of a video of the advisor to the national police chief, Inspector General of Police (ret.) Aryanto Sutadi, who was allegedly present at a forum containing Jokowi supporters.

The video immediately attracted public attention as Aryanto is known for pushing for Roy Suryo and his colleagues to be named as suspects in the alleged certificate case.

“How can the public believe that the national police will be neutral regarding Jokowi’s fake diploma case if the advisor to the national police chief has already jumped to conclusions?” Herwin told dawn.co.id, Friday (14/11/2025).

Herwin said Aryanto’s involvement in the forum adds to the long list of public questions regarding the neutrality of the national police force.

Especially in the handling of sensitive files involving national figures.

He then mentioned a video that had previously circulated showing Aryanto participating in a Jokowi volunteer forum.

“Not to mention that yesterday a video of him appearing at the termul forum organized by Jokowi volunteers was circulated,” he said.

According to Herwin, this situation is increasingly giving rise to allegations of bias.

“What model of neutrality is this? Neutral but leaning to one side?” he pointed out.

Herwin said that as an advisor to the national police chief, Aryanto should keep his distance from activities that could give rise to conflicts of interest or perceptions of bias.

Additionally, the cases he commented on have now received national attention.

Previously, the name of the National Police Chief’s advisor, Inspector General of Police (Ret.) Aryanto Sutadi, became a target for netizens after a video surfaced showing him at an activity suspected to be a meeting of a group supporting the 7th President, Jokowi.