Law Firm Announces Update to Defamation Case Over Wempy Dyocta Koto
Harvardy, Marieta & Mauren, the law firm representing international investor and entrepreneur of Wardour & Oxford, Wempy Dyocta Koto, has announced that Polda Metro Jaya has confirmed Ravio Patra as the suspect for the creation, publication and circulation of lies, false claims and defmaatory statements against Wempy Dyocta Koto, originating on the suspect’s Facebook page. The decision is based on a strict and structured investigative process and assessment by the police department. Evidence points to the violation of a range of laws with criminal elements set forth in Indonesia’s criminal statutes for defamation. As stated in the Investigation Report (SP2HP) by the Cyber Crime Investigation Unit at Polda Metro Jaya, all evidence, expert opinions and investigations directed police to officially confirm Ravio Patra as a suspect.
“Wempy has experienced multiple damages from Ravio’s false and unverified claims on his Facebook page, including the loss of potential business partners. As a reaction to Ravio’s post that went viral, a business partner decided to dissolve a partnership with Wempy, thus clearly impacting and disrupting his flow of business,” said Sylvia Mauren, an attorney at Harvady, Marieta & Mauren.
The case originated from Ravio Patra’s Facebook page on May 27, 2017. The post claimed that Wempy Dyocta Koto made false claims about his birthplace, life, companies, investments, accomplishments and nationalism. Conclusive evidence collected by Polda Metro Jaya proves that Ravio Patra’s claims were false, and that Wempy Dyocta Koto’s list of professional achievements, including the prestigious Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Award and ACES Award for Asia’s Top Outstanding Leaders in 2016 were all factual. In fact, the awards garnered by Wempy are recognised by the mass media and industry as the most prestigious awards in Asia. Indeed, as an international entrepreneur and investor, Wempy has been instrumental in the investment, establishment and growth of many entrepreneurs in Indonesia. Amongst his many international investment projects, Wempy is currently investing US$1 million, which is equivalent to IDR 10 billion plus, to help hundreds of entrepreneurs across Jakartaestablish and scale their business.