# Jokowi testifies in Roy Suryo defamation trial > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/roy-suryo-defamation-trial-in-indonesia > Updated: 2026-11-04T00:20:59.000Z. Sources: 36. Developments: 2. On November 5, 2026, former Indonesian President Joko Widodo appeared as a witness at the East Jakarta District Court. His testimony is part of the defamation and libel proceedings against defendants Roy Suryo and Tifauzia Tyassuma, also known as Dokter Tifa, who are accused of spreading false information and manipulating electronic documents regarding the authenticity of Widodo’s educational credentials. Widodo confirmed he brought all original educational documents to the court, ranging from his elementary school records to his undergraduate degree from Gadjah Mada University. During his testimony, he provided details regarding his academic history, specifically explaining that his studies in the Faculty of Forestry involved selecting specific course groups rather than traditional majors, which led to his association with wood technology. He presented these details to the judges, prosecutors, and the public. Widodo expressed that the ongoing allegations have impacted his reputation, noting that a survey suggested approximately 18 percent of the population, or roughly 34 million people, believed the claims of a fake diploma. He further questioned the necessity of additional testing for his documents, stating they had already been verified by the Indonesian National Police Forensic Laboratory. Security for the proceedings remained extensive, with approximately 6,770 personnel from the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the Indonesian National Police (Polri) deployed via a three-ring security system. The heavy security presence resulted in situational traffic diversions, including the closure of Jalan Dr. Soemarno in the Cakung area, and adjustments to Transjakarta bus routes, specifically affecting Corridor 11 and route 11P. While thousands of supporters gathered at the court, reports indicated minor verbal altercations between supporters and an individual claiming to be from the State Intelligence Agency (BIN). ## Claims - Approximately 1,200 TNI and Polri personnel are providing security at the East Jakarta District Court. (reported by 7 sources) - Joko Widodo is scheduled to testify as a witness at the East Jakarta District Court on November 5, 2026. (reported by 23 sources) - Roy Suryo and Dokter Tifa are accused of defamation and violating the ITE Law regarding social media posts about Widodo’s diploma. (reported by 13 sources) - Joko Widodo brought original diplomas from elementary school through university to the court. (reported by 12 sources) - Joko Widodo studied at the Faculty of Forestry, Gadjah Mada University. (reported by 9 sources) - Transjakarta Corridor 11 and route 11P experienced route diversions due to road closures near the court. (reported by 4 sources) - AKBP Syarif Muhammad Fitriansyah is scheduled to testify alongside Joko Widodo. (reported by 3 sources) - The East Jakarta District Court has set a maximum capacity of 80 visitors for the courtroom. (reported by 2 sources) - Roy Suryo’s legal team prepared over 500 questions for Joko Widodo during the trial. (reported by 2 sources) - A woman claiming to be from the State Intelligence Agency (BIN) was involved in a verbal dispute with supporters in the courtroom. (reported by 1 source) ## Timeline ### 2026-11-04: Jokowi testifies in court regarding diploma defamation case Former President Joko Widodo testified at the East Jakarta District Court, presenting his original diplomas to refute allegations of using fake educational documents. 36 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jokowi-scheduled-to-testify-in-roy-suryo-defamation-trial ### 2026-10-18: East Jakarta Court upholds indictment against Roy Suryo An East Jakarta court ruled that a pre-trial decision regarding illegal enforcement actions does not invalidate the indictment against Roy Suryo in his defamation case involving Joko Widodo's credentials. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/east-jakarta-court-upholds-indictment-against-roy-suryo --- Cite as: Jokowi testifies in Roy Suryo defamation trial. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/roy-suryo-defamation-trial-in-indonesia